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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 06:16 AM
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Hello everyone, I'm just wondering how to go about draining my 4.6 and do the refill but how to meter this as I think it's 7gallons and want to put in the right amount and mixture.. What is the best way to go about this??? Thanks for all your help here...
 
Old Jun 25, 2020 | 05:11 AM
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What fluid are you draining?
Engine oil - remove drain bolt.
Transmission - not gonna get it all out by draining, can remove pan and that should get rid of around 1/3 of total I think.
Differential - remove diff cover, I hate the didnt put a drain plug on these.
Coolant - easiest, remove radiator cap and drain and give it ten minutes or so to drain, wont be everything though. to flush remove thermostat, drain radiator and flush system with distilled water while engine is running to force all coolant out, drain water, reinstall thermostat, refill with coolant.
Brake fluid - bleed system from all four calipers till nice light amber fluid comes out.
Power steering, remove return line to reservoir and let it drain, refill with new fluid, jack up front of vehicle, turn front wheels from lock to lock a few times till new red fluid comes out the return hose, reattach return hose, lower vehicle. THIS IS MESSY.
 
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