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Battery: Summer heat evaporates water from your truck's battery, which can lead to internal Wet Okole off ers comfortable, waterproof seat protection in a variety of colors and patterns for all pickups, including the exclusive Bill Jordan RealTree camo. The company off ers such options as seat heaters and lumbar pumps. Prices range from $239 to $275 per seat row. Wet Okole Hawaii: 888-246-5653; www.wetokole.com. Marathon SuperHides seat covers are made of Cordura Nylon and are puncture resistant, fl ame resistant and waterproof. They are available for all full size trucks and in a variety of colors/patterns. Console, armrest and headrest covers are options. Suggested retail starts at $250. Marathon Seat Covers: 800-735-2769; www.marathonseatcovers.com. Marathon off ers a variety of camo patterns utilizing designs from Realtree. In addition, they off er tactical and digital military-style camo. All are made from rugged Cordura Nylon and avail- able for all pickups. A two-year warranty adds to their appeal. Suggested retail starts at $250. Marathon Seat Covers: 800-735-2769; www.marathonseatcovers.com alternator charging rate, the water level, and the condition of the battery connections. If you suspect any battery problems, check your Alignment: Summer driving can wreak havoc on your alignment. Improper alignment will shorten the life of your tires and compromise handling ability, so be sure to have them checked every 30,000 miles. Tires: Summer heat increases air pressure in tires, so keep a tire-pressure gauge handy. You might also carry a tread depth gauge to check for Filters: Dirt, gravel and debris can obstruct consider replacing if necessary. Your engine spent the summer endur- ing rigorous use and extreme temperatures. Be Mobil DelvacTM is the only 15W-40 chosen by GM for their Dealer Oil Program. The point here is when shopping for covers, take into account the type of environ- ment in which your vehicle operates. "Our DWR coatings last a very long time – as much as 20 launderings, " says Marathon's Rob Morgan,. "The Cordura Nylon fabric we use is more durable than Neoprene. It's also puncture resistant and is a self-entin- guishing fabric, so it won't burst into fl ame. "Contractors and concrete guys love our Superhide prod- uct since the concrete dust and dirt doesn't work through the Cordura. Oilfi eld guys like us since the grease and grime doesn't get into the cover, says Morgan. " CLEANING Think also about breatheabil- CARE & ity, especially if you spend a lot of time behind the wheel; most seat cover materials breathe as well or better than OE, but not all do and noth- ing is worse than spending the day on a wet and sweaty driver's seat. Ask the manufacturer about cleaning and care, too. Some materials will wipe clean with a damp towel, while others may need to be removed for an occasional shampooing. Neoprene covers, for example, require periodic cleaning with a special wet suit shampoo (available from the seat cover manufacturer and most dive shops) to clear dirt and acids from the foam material. But they don't have to be re- moved for cleaning since they are waterproof, protecting the upholstery underneath. While installing a set of seat covers is a great way to protect a new truck's interior, they are also a great way to upgrade the appearance of work-worn seats. Quality aftermarket seat covers can also improve driving comfort as well as make your truck appear more attractive to the next potential owner. Whether your truck is new or getting on in years, protect- ing the interior with a set of custom-fi t seat covers is both an aff ordable and practical idea. © 2012 Exxon Mobil Corpora- tion. Mobil and Mobil Delvac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. This proof of performance is based on the experience of a single customer. Actual results can vary depending upon the type of equipment used and its mainte- nance, operating conditions and environment, and any other prior lubricant used. propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 39 mobildelvac.com 1-800-MOBIL-25.