Drivers side of the vehicle in the engine compartment by the firewall
e Remove the cover of the master brake cylinder - which is under the engine hood and directly in the line of the brake pedal area.
Mine simply needed brake fluid to fill it to the line indicated on the brake fliud container.
It is important to maintain the quantity of the transmission fluid of a 1997 Ford Taurus. The transmission fluid capacity of this vehicle is 13.3 quarts.
To put brake fluid in a 1997 Ford Explorer, you must locate the brake fluid reservoir. Once you locate it, unscrew the cap, and replenish the brake fluid.
If the can says DOT 3 , Dot 4 or DOT 5, it is suitable.- Brand name does not matter.
In the engine compartment, look for a large round black part on the "firewall" directly opposite the steering wheel - on the front of that is a white plastic fluid reservoir container. That is the brake fluid. Rremove the large black cap and add fluid - be sure to look very closely at the side to see the level markings, particularly the word "MAX" This is well detailed and illustrated in the Owners Manual - See "Related Questions" below for more
DOT 3 brake fluid
Use only DOT3 brake fluid.
For a 1997 Mercury Sable : ( DOT 3 brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
The type of brake fluid a Mazda 323 made in 1997 uses is called Dot 3. This is the standard type of brake fluid for most modern cars.
dot. 3 fluid.
On a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, the brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine bay, near the back of the engine compartment on the driver's side. It is typically a translucent plastic container with a cap labeled for brake fluid. You can easily access it by opening the hood and looking towards the windshield area. Be sure to check the fluid level regularly to ensure proper braking function.