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How to Change Transmission Fluid

Check the level of transmission fluid first using the dipstick., Lift and support the vehicle with jack stands., Locate...

10 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Change Your Transmission Oil

Have your materials ready before propping up the car., Drive the vehicle until it's at normal operating temperature...

46 steps 1 min Advanced
Automotive

How to Check and Add Radiator Fluid

Park the car on a level surface., Raise the hood. , Look for the radiator cap., Wrap a rag over the cap and remove it...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
Automotive

How to Check Brake Fluid

Open the car's hood., Look for the master cylinder., Check the fluid level in the reservoir., Add brake fluid to the...

5 steps 2 min Medium
Automotive

How to Change Rear Wheel Bearings

Jack the car up so that the rear wheels are off the ground., Grip the rear tires at 6 and 12 o'clock, and push them...

36 steps 1 min Advanced
Automotive

How to Change Wheel Bearings

Note: Every vehicle is different., Park your vehicle on a flat surface., Use wheel chocks to secure wheels whose...

15 steps 7 min Advanced
Automotive

How to Check Tire Tread with a Penny

Select a shiny penny., Hold the penny between your thumb and your forefinger., Choose a point in your tire tread that...

6 steps 1 min Medium
Automotive

How to Check Tire Tread

Place a penny into any tread groove on your tire., Rotate the penny so Abraham Lincoln’s head is upside down and inside...

4 steps 1 min Easy
Automotive

How to Choose Used Tires for a Car

Know the age of the tires you are buying., Buy tires that are no more than five years old., Test the rubber integrity...

15 steps 4 min Advanced
Automotive

How to Buff a Car

Park the car in a shady spot., Place the soap in a gallon-sized bucket., Take a large sponge and submerge it into the...

5 steps 1 min Medium
Automotive

How to Check Windshield Wiper Fluid

Park your car., Open the hood. , Look for the washer fluid reservoir., Check the wiper fluid level., Uncap the washer...

7 steps 1 min Medium
Automotive

How to Check Your Oil

Make sure the engine isn't hot., Open the hood., Pull out the dipstick and wipe it off with a clean rag., Reinsert the...

6 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Dispose of Antifreeze

Contact recycling centers for antifreeze disposal locations., Identify antifreeze that looks dirty or smells like gas...

5 steps 2 min Medium
Automotive

How to Flush Power Steering Fluid

Check your owner's manual for the recommended power steering flush schedule., Check your power steering fluid reservoir...

4 steps 2 min Medium
Automotive

How to Fill Air in a Car's Tires

Buy a tire pressure gauge., Check the pressure in your tires., Determine how much air should be in your tires., Remove...

13 steps 7 min Advanced

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