Task · part of 2. General maintenance
2(a). Check the fluids and the battery
Required
Demonstrate how to check (1) brake fluid, (2) engine oil, (3) coolant, (4) power steering fluid, (5) windshield washer fluid, (6) transmission fluid, and (7) battery fluid (if possible) and the condition of the battery terminals.
Notes and warnings
Note. Seven things to check, (1) to (7). The battery fluid is checked if possible; the condition of the battery terminals is checked either way.
Where this step comes from
- Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2(a) · Lists seven things to check, (1) to (7), which are summarized in this step.