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Jul 11, 2012 | 05:14 PM

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Brake Fluid Change

I was thinking about doing a flush on the brake system. I was wondering what DOT fluid I have to use. Is DOT 4 ok or what should it be?

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Jul 12, 2012 | 03:43 AM

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Dot 4 is more than adequete

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Jul 12, 2012 | 06:22 AM

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Dot 3 should have been standard. Dot 4 will be an upgrade higher boiling point.

Dot 5 should never be used in a car with ABS

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Jul 12, 2012 | 09:07 PM

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Dot 5 should not be used on pretty much any car. As it is desgined for motorcycles and uses silicone as opposed to glycol.
Dot 5.1 is compatible with cars. As it is glycol.

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Jul 12, 2012 | 09:08 PM

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Ok it sounds good, thanks for the info

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Jul 13, 2012 | 09:29 AM

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The owners manual states:

"Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid".

Hope this helps.

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