Coolant drain and fill

1 tool, no lifting

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What it takes

Parts: Coolant. Links open Amazon.

Tools

Supplies

  • 1
    Drain panOpen the cap only with the engine cold.
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  • 1 box
    Nitrile gloves
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First time? Watch for these
  • Never open the radiator or coolant cap on a hot engine. Coolant under pressure sprays out scalding.
  • Coolant is poisonous and tastes sweet to pets. Wipe up every drop.
  • Used coolant goes to a recycling center or a shop that takes it, not down a drain.

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