Which car can not use DOT3 brake fluit?
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Normal-production cars? None.
Some older Volvos had issues with DOT 3 brake fluid....
Saab 93 says to use only DOT 4.
my Volvo says to use DOT 4 only. i think its partly due to the traction control using the brakes for actuation. thus heating up the fluid. guy who track S60R record significantly lower brake temps with the traction control disabled.
Typically, VW, BMW, and most other European manufacturers require DOT4.
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The only vehicles I know that cannot use DOT 3 are Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They specify silicone-based fluids, and probably require it.
Originally Posted By: Kestas
The only vehicles I know that cannot use DOT 3 are Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They specify silicone-based fluids, and probably require it.
Not any more. My 06 FXD uses dot3 or 4. I use synpower.
The only vehicles I know that cannot use DOT 3 are Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They specify silicone-based fluids, and probably require it.
Not any more. My 06 FXD uses dot3 or 4. I use synpower.
My 1981 Mercedes calls for DOT 4.
I use the Valvoline Synthetic for all my vehicles, as it works for DOT 3 or 4.
Edit: my Clark forklift takes DOT 5
I use the Valvoline Synthetic for all my vehicles, as it works for DOT 3 or 4.
Edit: my Clark forklift takes DOT 5
Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
my Volvo says to use DOT 4 only. i think its partly due to the traction control using the brakes for actuation.
My 1996 Ford Contour used the brakes for traction control...but it specified DOT 3. Wonder if the Ford Mondeo (the European version of that car) specifies DOT 4?
my Volvo says to use DOT 4 only. i think its partly due to the traction control using the brakes for actuation.
My 1996 Ford Contour used the brakes for traction control...but it specified DOT 3. Wonder if the Ford Mondeo (the European version of that car) specifies DOT 4?
Actually Volvo requires DOT4+ (a.k.a. DOT5.1) brake fluid, a spec higher than DOT4 and meets the DOT5 silicone performance spec with conventional chemistry. (DOT5.1 is the same as 4+ and not silicone). Volvo brand and ATE are some of the DOT4+ brake fluids.
some older british cars
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/gifts/castrol.asp
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/gifts/castrol.asp
I also have seen some BMW models use DOT4+
Porsche specs only DOT4. Everyone that doesn't track uses ATE Blue or Gold.
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