Coolant Flush

Easy

⏱ 1-2 hrs📅 Every 30-60K mi▶ Watch Videos

Shop Cost

$180

DIY Parts

$30

You Save

$150

Tools Required (4)

Pliers

Drain pan (2+ gal)

Funnel

Socket set

Coolant/antifreezeDistilled water

Pro Tip NEVER open radiator cap when hot.

Honda

Honda Type 2 (blue) coolant ONLY. Green coolant will damage seals.

Extra tools: Honda blue coolant

Toyota

Toyota Super Long Life (pink) coolant. Don't mix with green or blue.

Extra tools: Toyota pink coolant

BMW

BMW coolant (blue) required. Expansion tank, not radiator cap. Bleed air carefully.

Extra tools: Spill-free funnel

Subaru

Subaru Super Coolant (blue). Drain from radiator AND block. Air pockets common.

Extra tools: Spill-free funnel

Ford

Motorcraft Orange coolant. Petcock on bottom of radiator. Yellow for newer models.

Chevrolet

Dex-Cool (orange) only. Don't mix with green. Petcock at radiator bottom.

Volkswagen

VW G13 (purple/pink) coolant. Thermostat housing bleed screw is critical.

Extra tools: Spill-free funnel