Some people remain attached to the 3,000-mile oil change and have a hard time trusting the recommendations in the ownerâs manual. If youâre one of those skeptics, you can send your engine oil out to be analyzed.
Picnic tables made of pressure-treated wood have become common, and are fine to use for the purpose they were intended... to serve food on (or play cards on), not to prepare food on! They should be coated as needed with an oil-based wood preservative (not paint or opaque stain) to seal in the chemical preservative.
Here are a few extra tips to keep in mind when working with pressure-treated lumber: â¢Wear gloves when handling treated wood, and wash up thoroughly before eating or drinking. â¢Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when cutting, drilling, or sanding. â¢Cut treated wood outdoors, not in an enclosed space. Never burn treated wood.