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If you put the brake fluid in the overflow reservoir just empty the reservoir and pour in a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and distilled water. If however you put it in the radiator itself, I would recommend you drain the radiator and refill. Brake fluid is corrosive and may damage the water pump seal.
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Is putting anything other than oil gas or antifreeze into your car bad?
Not as long as you put the proper fluid into the proper place such as, motor oil into the engine, gasoline in the fuel tank, antifreeze in the cooling system reservoir, transmission fluid in the transmission, brake fluid in the brake system reservoir, power steering fluid in the power steering reservoir, windshield washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and don't forget to put blinker fluid in the blinkers! :)
Why is there antifreeze in your transmission fluid?
the cooling tank in the radiator for the transmission is bad
Where do you put the brake fluid in a 2001 kia sportage?
master cylinder holds the brake fluid,open it up and add brake fluid to the tank. Make sure you use NEW brake fluid and one that has not been laying around in someones trunk. Remember this what stops your car. Contaminated fluid is very bad for you and your brakes. Usually the master cylinder tank is white in color and sits on the master cylinder itself.
What kind of brake fluid do you use in a 2000 Chevy Tracker?
Dot 3----this is the fluid that is sold everyware buy on price as there is no such thing as bad brake fluid
Why is your brake warning light on?
Parking brake not fully released? Brake fluid in reservoir low due to worn brake linings? Brake fluid in reservoir low due to leak in system? Bad sensor?
Why is there oil leaking around rear tire?
if it is brake fluid your brake cylinder is bad if it is gear oil you have a bad axel seal
Car pulls to right when braking?
uneven brake fluid pressure to one of the wheels, or bad/loose front end parts. brake culprits; bad brake hoses, frozen caliper brackets/slides, frozen calipers, or wrong fluid or incorrect fluid in the brake reservoir. suspension culprits; bad balljoint, loose upper or lower contol arm bushings, bad tire, or out of alignment.
Why does the warning brake light go on?
Four Possible reasons... Low brake fluid - check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder Emergency brake is on - check emergency brake Low brake fluid pressure - such as a broken brake line or a bad wheel cylinder. Check the master cylinder to see if it is empty. If you add fluid and pump the pedal you will probably see brake fluid on the ground or on the inside of the tires. Possibly a bad master cylinder. - The fluid will stay full but you will have no or little brake pressure. Could be air in the system as well. BE CAREFUL If you happen to add power steering fluid or transmission fluid to the master cylinder instead of brake fluid you will destroy the system. Make sure you use ONLY brake fluid and clean the master cylinder cap off with a clean rag first so no dirt gets into the braking system.
What happens if you put brake fluid in the power steering system?
Bad juju. Don't do it. If you've already done it, you'll probably have to have the power steering system flushed; brake fluid has significantly different characteristics from power steering fluid. Agree with above. It's pretty caustic, flush and get it out of there before you have problems.
Is it wrong to add DOT 3 brake fluid to the dexron 3 transmission fluid in a Buick?
Yes, that is a very bad idea. The brake fluid will damage the trans seals, and it will start to leak.
How much brake fluid do you put in 1999 dodge caravan?
tell u fill the reservoir ...you don't need to add brake fluid unless u have a leak...if your brake fluid is low but not full that means you could have worn pads and there is no need to add brake fluid....if u have bad pads u will hear a scraping noise...if the brake pedal is spongy like soft you could have air in the lines and needs to be bled...there could b more problems but that's the basics
What happen if you only put a little bit of brake fluid in the power steering reservoir?
Not as bad as putting a little bit of power steering fluid in the brake reservoir, but I would have the power steering system flushed just the same. Problems wouldn't happen soon but in the long term they will.
