Pickup trucks are specialized vehicles for transporting goods. Nowadays, in the trend of “multi-purpose”, pickup trucks have become the vehicle chosen by many people, both for transporting people and goods, multi-tasking from transporting goods, serving daily travel needs to passions of conquering journeys such as Camping (picnic trips, camping), Offroad (crossing terrain)…

Advantages of pickup trucks

With powerful performance, versatile heavy loads, comfortable cabins, spacious interiors, today’s pickup trucks also have eye-catching designs, equipped with standard technology, bringing an experience no different from an urban car.

Thanks to the large size of the truck bed, the vehicle can carry a lot of goods in the back, suitable for families or groups of friends who need to carry a lot of belongings when going on picnics or camping. The large capacity truck bed is also used by small private businesses and family companies to transport goods.

Known as the “king of vehicles” in the Offroad field, pickup trucks can move well on uneven roads, making them a suitable choice for those who love to travel. The vehicle is equipped with a powerful engine to increase operating power when overcoming terrain. Along with that is the hill start feature, traction control system, modern brakes… providing effective support for conquering steep hills.

Notes on maintenance and use of pickup trucks

Most pickup trucks use diesel engines equipped with turbochargers, so there is friction. Therefore, before using, users should start the engine first and let the vehicle warm up for a few minutes. This helps the oil to pump evenly into the engine, reducing friction and prolonging the life of the vehicle. Vehicle owners should also pay attention to regularly draining the water separator, spraying dust or replacing the air filter every 10,000km. Users also need to regularly check the tightness of the electrical system, glue, battery terminals, fuses in the engine, etc.

Designed specifically for transporting goods and people, pickup trucks must withstand heavy loads and high pressure when operating, causing the cooling capacity of the oil to gradually decrease and reduce the ability to lubricate. Therefore, engine lubrication plays an important role in the operation and maintenance of the vehicle. Regular oil changes also help the vehicle operate more powerfully and durably, reducing repair costs later. For vehicles operating in harsh conditions, with frequent heavy loads, the time and number of kilometers required to change the oil should be reduced compared to the recommendations.

Commonly used oil for pickup trucks has a viscosity level from 10W to 20W. If the vehicle is infrequently operated or has a short operating distance, 10W or 15W is the appropriate SAE index. On the contrary, vehicles that operate regularly in harsh environments and winding terrain should use 20W oil.

A range of specialized oil products for pickup trucks, 9-16 seat passenger cars and light trucks from Motul: Multipower D-Turbo SAE 10W30, Multigrade D-Turbo SAE 15W40 and SAE 20W50 will be the perfect choices for pickup trucks. Produced with Motul’s exclusive Technosynthese® technology with perfect engine protection, superior thermal and oxidation resistance, and viscosity levels suitable for pickup truck manufacturers’ recommendations, helping to save fuel. In particular, all 3 products meet API CI-4 standards, protect turbochargers and EGR valves, and extend the life of engine oil.

The product also has good sludge control for Diesel engines, helping to keep the engine clean, optimal lubrication, and superior wear resistance. Thanks to the new technology, with low volatility, it helps reduce oil consumption, extending the life of engines equipped with turbochargers and EGR systems.

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