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It's ok , dot 4 is an improvement formula from dot 3.
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What happen if you use dot 4 instead of dot 3 brake fluid on 98 civic?
Dot 4 has a higher boiling temperature than dot 3 therefore dot 4 will make the car stop faster than dot 3. Dot 4 is used for racing purposes mainly, but it can also be beneficial when making an emergency hard stop.
Can you put silicone brake fluid in your car?
If it calls for dot 5, yes. If it has dot 3 or dot 4, no.
What should you do if you used dot 3 instead of dot 4?
At the earliest convenous you should bleed out the dot 3 and change it out with dot 4. More than likely the dot 3 will be fine but the difference is the dot 4 has a higher boiling point for extreme conditions. So while the dot 3 is in the system no racing or towing and the system will be just fine. If you boil the dot3 fluid in your system the brakes will become very soft or squishy.
What type of brake fluid for 2007 Dodge Ram?
Dot 3 or Dot 4Dot 3 or Dot 4
Can you mix super dot 4break fluideware a dot 3 or dot 4 is needed?
is super dot 4 ,compatable with dot 3 and dot 4 break fluide.
What kind of brake fluid do you need for a 2005 dodge caravan?
Dot 3 or Dot 4Dot 3 or Dot 4
Is it OK to use DOT 4 fluid when manufacturer recommends DOT 3?
You can use DOT 4 in place of DOT 3 but don't use DOT 3 in place of DOT 4. DOT 4 has a higher boiling point than DOT 3. DOT 4 is in there for a reason.
What are two organizations that write specifications for brake fluid?
dot and vaginex
What is the difference between dot 3 and dot 4?
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Does dot 3 have a higher boiling point then dot 4?
No it has not
Is dot 3 and dot 4 compatible?
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids are not compatible with one another. You should only use the fluid that your car manufacturer suggests.
Can you use Honda DOT 4 brake fluid in place of DOT 3 brake fluid for your Honda accord 2001?
You can use DOT 3 or 4 in your car but not DOT 5.
