Is it OK to mix different brands of DOT 3 brake fluid when doing a brake system flush?
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Sure. But buy name brand, not "Family Dollar" brand. I buy pints. Once opened I do not use again if it more than a short period of time.
It's okay, but use what your vehicle specs.
Many vehicle manufactures have switched or are switching to specifying DOT 4.
Ford as an example has been specifying DOT 4 in all models for the past few years.
A few vehicle makers spec a low viscosity DOT 4 brake fluid and I think the latest Motorcraft DOT 4 is formulated as such.
Many vehicle manufactures have switched or are switching to specifying DOT 4.
Ford as an example has been specifying DOT 4 in all models for the past few years.
A few vehicle makers spec a low viscosity DOT 4 brake fluid and I think the latest Motorcraft DOT 4 is formulated as such.
LV stands for low viscosity.
Does Ford endorse the dot4LV in previously dot3 vehicles? My understanding is that it is perfectly acceptable.
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Does Ford endorse the dot4LV in previously dot3 vehicles? My understanding is that it is perfectly acceptable.
I have some Castrol DOT 4 which indicates on the bottle it can be used and mixed with DOT 3.
Does Ford endorse the dot4LV in previously dot3 vehicles? My understanding is that it is perfectly acceptable.
I have some Castrol DOT 4 which indicates on the bottle it can be used and mixed with DOT 3.
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