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The reservoir for each of these is usually transparent, so you can also verify the condition of the fluid at the same time. The brake fluid should be an amber color, while Transmission Fluid should be red. If you have an older car, you would check the brake fluid at the master cylinder, each side of which should be full. Be sure to close the lid securely after checking the fluid. The transmission fluid (on automatic transmition) is checked via a long dipstick, it should read between "add" and "safe". If you are in need of more transmission fluid, pour it in down the dipstick tube. A long funnel works well for this. Be sure to use the appropriate fluid for your transmission, they aren't all created equally. Or about 3,000 miles(about 3 months)
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How often should I check the brake fluid in my car?
You should check your brake fluid every three months to make sure the levels are okay. If the levels are down, replace the fluids immediately...better safe than sorry.
How often do you need to do a power steering fluid change and a brake fluid change?
PS should be 18000 miles and brake fluid about 30000 miles PS should be 18000 miles and brake fluid about 30000 miles
What brings brake warning light on in a 2001 Grand Am GT?
Usually it's low brake fluid or a problem with the abs. Check the brake fluid reservoir. Often the brake fluid will go down as the brake pads wear and the calipers has to travel further.
How often should brake fluid be changed?
It depends on the type of fluid and level of contamination or heat. if there is no problem with the fluid it should be left alone!
What causes a brake light to come on 1992 buick lesaber?
Brake fluid could be low. Check for leaky brake lines under the car also. Quite often older cars have rusty brake lines that leak fluid sometimes just a little bit but these should be repaired as they can blow apart when you hit the brakes hard and cause an accident. Check your emergency brake and make sure it as pulled all the way off also.
How often to change brake fluid?
Usually every year or two you need to change it check your owners manual for their specifications
How often do you change brake fluid?
once a year
How often should you check the fluids in your car?
The reservoir for each of these is usually transparent, so you can also verify the condition of the fluid at the same time. The brake fluid should be an amber color, while Transmission Fluid should be red. If you have an older car, you would check the brake fluid at the master cylinder, each side of which should be full. Be sure to close the lid securely after checking the fluid. The transmission fluid (on automatic transmition) is checked via a long dipstick, it should read between "add" and "safe". If you are in need of more transmission fluid, pour it in down the dipstick tube. A long funnel works well for this. Be sure to use the appropriate fluid for your transmission, they aren't all created equally. Or about 3,000 miles(about 3 months)
What does Maint Req mean on your 2005 Toyota corolla?
"Maint Req" stands for Maintenance Required - oil change, transmission fluid addition, brake fluid, battery check, tire pressure, brake pads, etc. Check your owners manual for the car to see what's required and how often.
How often do you replace your brake fluid?
Every 2 years
If Prius 2007 need a brake fluid change when should it be done and how often?
If, as you say, it needs doing then it should be done as soon as possible. Brake fluid seldom needs changing though it does degenerate over time, mainly by absorbing moisture. The precise detail will be in your manual. The fluid reservoir needs checking topping up occasionally and certainly will require it after a brake pad change.
What causes a 1967 Mustang Dash brake light to come on?
Could be low brake fluid ... this should be checked at least once a week along with the rest of the engine fluid levels.Not knowing what, if anything, was happening before the dash light came on makes answering difficult. Usually some symptoms will occur for days or weeks before it gets bad enough for the warning lamp to come on.AnswerI would guess that either the car is low on brake fluid and/or there could be something wrong with the master brake cylinder or brake fluid lines. Check the brake fluid. If it's not low, it's most likely the brake cylinder. If it is low, add fluid and check it often to make sure it's not leaking. If it's leaking, find the leak and fix it. If it's the master cylinder, fix it. It is vital that there be nothing wrong with the brake system. You eventually won't be able to stop if something is wrong with the brake system.!I do not believe the 67 had any type of brake monitoring system, the brake light most likely is a reminder that the parking brake is engaged, if it is not engaged check the switch at the lever, it may be stuck
