If you have been working on your car engine or other part that will require the hood to be up, there are times that you realize that the hood cannot stay up on its own. In this, you realize that you have to use a broom or even a pole to ensure that you keep your vehicle hood open. Upon realizing this, you should note that it is time to change your hood struts. Changing the hood struts is a simple procedure that you can incorporate yourself to ensure that you do have a great overall result.