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YES - VERY MUCH (Most) cars & trucks use DOT 3 BUT some require Dot 4 & a few use DOT 5-.DOT5 is silicone based fluid & CAN"T be mixed with dot 3 or 4.Honda requires there own-& Hummers use DOT 5 ONLY-CHECK the cap of the master cylinder 2 C what is Recomended.& if U put Power Steering fluid in the master-The HOLE system will have 2 b rebuilt.
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Can you use hydraulic fluid for brake fluid?
Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid with very specific properties. Use exactly what the manufacture specifies for your particular braking system.
What is the worst thing that can happen if you add brake fluid of a different brand to already existing brake fluid in a 1985 Mercedes Benz 380sl?
as long as the DOT rating of brake fluid is the same as the existing brake fluid, it will not matter what brand u use
Should engine be warm when brake fluid is added?
It doesn't matter,
Is brake fluid dangerous when swallowed?
it doesnt matter why would you drink it?
How often do you need to flush the brake fluid on a 2007 Toyota?
After having problems with seizing wheel cylinders and other brake problems due to moisture in the hydroscopic brake fluid, I started flush clean fluid through the brake systems of my vehicles every 2 years... Have not had a single corrosion (or any brake problem for that matter) since...
Where do you put clutch fluid in a 1995 ford escort?
It uses brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid (brake fluid) is fed by the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid reservoir is just beneath the brake fluid reservoir. So, add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir to fill the clutch fluid, also.
Why is excessive travel on the brake pedal on a 2003 gmc Tahoe with vacuum booster?
Check the brake fluid reservoir and be certain that it is full. If it's just a matter of the disk brake pads wearing, you might just need to add a little fluid, but if it's leaking fluid you need to get it repaired.
WHAT PARTICULAR TYPE OF BRAKE FLUID IS NOT HYGROSCOPIC AND DOES NOT ABSORB MOISTURE?
DOT 5 is silicon based and will not absorb moisture.
Can you mix synthetic brake fluid with normal brake fluid?
Yes. Normal brake fluid is actually synthetic
What kind of brake fluid for 2002 grand am?
It is important to maintain the brake fluid levels in a car. The brake fluid type for a 2002 Grand AM is DOT 3 brake fluid.
Can you use brake fluid in hydraulic cylinders?
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid with very specific properties. You would have to check the compatibility of the particular fluid with the components in your system. This would include the cylinders, seals, hoses, and any other internal components exposed to the fluid. The best thing is to use the exact fluid that the system manufacture specifies.
Can Castro oil be used for brake fluid?
Only brake fluid can be used for brake fluid. Brake fluid is a glycol-based liquid - it's closer to antifreeze than to oil, but don't use antifreeze in it either. Only brake fluid.
