1. Gather your materials. You will need:
* New transmission fluid (check your owner's manual for the correct type)
* A transmission fluid drain pan
* A funnel
* A wrench
* Rags
2. Prepare your car. Park your car on a level surface. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Engage the parking brake.
3. Locate the transmission fluid drain plug. The drain plug is usually located on the bottom of the transmission pan. It is typically a 17mm bolt.
4. Place the drain pan under the drain plug. Make sure the pan is large enough to catch all of the fluid that will drain out.
5. Loosen the drain plug. Use the wrench to loosen the drain plug. Be careful not to drop the bolt into the pan.
6. Allow the fluid to drain. The fluid will drain out of the transmission pan. Allow all of the fluid to drain out before proceeding.
7. Replace the drain plug. Once all of the fluid has drained out, replace the drain plug. Tighten the plug until it is snug.
8. Add new transmission fluid. Use the funnel to add new transmission fluid to the transmission. Add the amount of fluid specified in your owner's manual.
9. Check the transmission fluid level. Use the dipstick to check the transmission fluid level. The fluid level should be between the "full" and "add" marks on the dipstick.
10. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. This will circulate the new fluid throughout the transmission.
11. Check for leaks. Look under the car for any leaks. If you see any leaks, tighten the drain plug or fill plug until the leak stops.
Radiator Flush
1. Gather your materials. You will need:
* A radiator flush kit
* A garden hose
* A 5-gallon bucket
* Rags
2. Prepare your car. Park your car on a level surface. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Engage the parking brake.
3. Open the radiator cap. The radiator cap is usually located on the top of the radiator. Turn the cap counterclockwise to open it.
4. Attach the garden hose to the radiator flush kit. Connect the garden hose to the "in" port of the flush kit.
5. Place the 5-gallon bucket under the radiator drain plug. The drain plug is usually located on the bottom of the radiator.
6. Open the radiator drain plug. Use the wrench to loosen the drain plug. Be careful not to drop the bolt into the bucket.
7. Allow the coolant to drain. The coolant will drain out of the radiator. Allow all of the coolant to drain out before proceeding.
8. Close the radiator drain plug. Once all of the coolant has drained out, replace the drain plug. Tighten the plug until it is snug.
9. Connect the radiator flush kit to the radiator. Connect the radiator flush kit to the "out" port of the flush kit.
10. Turn on the garden hose and allow the water to flow through the radiator. The water will flow through the radiator and flush out any remaining coolant. Allow the water to flow through the radiator for 15-20 minutes.
11. Turn off the garden hose and disconnect the radiator flush kit. Disconnect the radiator flush kit from the radiator.
12. Add new coolant to the radiator. Use the funnel to add new coolant to the radiator. Add the amount of coolant specified in your owner's manual.
13. Close the radiator cap. Turn the radiator cap clockwise to close it.
Brake Fluid
1. Gather your materials. You will need:
* New brake fluid (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
* A brake bleeder wrench
* A clear hose
* A 10mm wrench
* Rags
2. Prepare your car. Park your car on a level surface. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Engage the parking brake.
3. Locate the brake fluid reservoir. The brake fluid reservoir is usually located under the hood of your car, near the master cylinder.
4. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir.
5. Attach the brake bleeder wrench to the bleeder screw. The bleeder screw is located on the caliper of each wheel.
6. Place the end of the clear hose over the bleeder screw. The other end of the hose should be placed in a container of brake fluid.
7. Have someone press and hold the brake pedal.
8. Use the brake bleeder wrench to loosen the bleeder screw. This will allow the brake fluid to flow out of the caliper and into the container.
9. Close the bleeder screw when the brake fluid level in the reservoir drops below the "add" mark.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 for each wheel.
11. Add new brake fluid to the reservoir. Add enough brake fluid to bring the level up to the "full" mark.
12. Replace the cap on the brake fluid reservoir.
