How to Replace Every Fluid in Your Vehicle

Introduction

• Comprehensive guide for replacing all vehicle fluids at home using common tools.
• Applicable for various types of vehicles (luxury, muscle, SUV, etc.).
• Covers:
  • Engine oil
  • Transmission fluid
  • Power steering fluid
  • Engine coolant
  • Brake fluid
  • Rear differential fluid
  • Transfer case fluid
  • Washer fluid
  • Grease for suspension parts

Checking Fluid Requirements

• Consult owner’s manual for fluid types, quantities, and replacement intervals.
• Intervals example: Oil every 5,000 miles, coolant every 45,000 miles.

Vehicle Preparation for Fluid Change

1. Lifting the Vehicle
   • Use jack and jack stands.
   • Ensure vehicle is level.
   • Safety: Use chocks and extra support (e.g., ramps, wheels).
   • Check stability by shaking the vehicle.

Changing Engine Oil

• Tools/Materials: Oil filter, oil filter wrench, ratchet, funnel, oil catch can.
• Process:
  1. Remove oil fill cap.
  2. Drain old oil.
  3. Replace oil filter.
  4. Add new oil as per manual.
  5. Run engine, then check oil level with dipstick.
  6. Recycle old oil.

Replacing Transmission Fluid

• Important: Use correct fluid type (e.g., Mercon V).
• Sealed Transmission:
  • Drain plug and fill through drain plug mechanism using adapter.
  • Check fluid level at operating temperature.

Flushing Power Steering Fluid

• Tools: Power steering fluid (or recommended fluid), pump (e.g., turkey baster).
• Steps:
  1. Drain old fluid from reservoir.
  2. Refill with new fluid.
  3. Cycle steering wheel to circulate.
  4. Repeat process until fluid is clean.

Changing Engine Coolant

• Tools: Coolant, spill-free funnel.
• Steps:
  1. Work on a cold engine.
  2. Drain radiator using petcock.
  3. Fill system using spill-free funnel.
  4. Run engine to operating temperature.
  5. Bleed air from system.
  6. Recycle old coolant.

Replacing Brake Fluid

• Tools: Brake fluid (DOT 3 or 4), wrench, clear tubing.
• Steps:
  1. Remove old fluid from master cylinder.
  2. Flush system starting from the furthest wheel.
  3. Refill master cylinder.
  4. Ensure no air in system.

Changing Rear Differential Fluid

• Tools: Correct viscosity fluid, fluid pump.
• Steps:
  1. Remove fill plug and drain old fluid.
  2. Pump new fluid until it overflows.
  3. Clean up spills.

Replacing Transfer Case Fluid

• Tools: Recommended fluid, fluid pump.
• Steps:
  1. Drain old fluid via drain plug.
  2. Fill with new fluid until overflow.
  3. Reattach any removed components (e.g., damper weight).

Greasing Suspension Components

• Tools: Grease gun, high temp grease.
• Steps:
  1. Clean fittings.
  2. Attach grease gun and pump until boot expands.

Topping Off Washer Fluid

• Ensure correct reservoir is used.
• Use appropriate fluid for climate conditions.

Conclusion

• Regular maintenance extends vehicle life.
• All necessary tools and fluids are linked in the video description.
• Remember to safely dispose of all old fluids.