I am replacing the clutch master cylinder & draining out all the old fluid and putting in new. The specs call for DOT 3 break fluid. The bottle that I got says meets DOT 3 / DOT 4 standards. I am assuming this will work, could someone confirm.
Thanks
2007-04-18 05:19:22 · 4 answers · asked by peter b 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It will work fine both Dot 3 and Dot 4 are polyethylene glycol-based fluids. DO NOT use DOT 5 in a vehicle requiring Dot 3 or 4. Dot 5 is incompatiable with Dot 3 and Dot 4.
But the bottle you have should be fine for your vehicle.
2007-04-18 05:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Noooo, only way is if the master cylinder cap says Dot 3 is acceptable but no. That could tamper with the brake line flexibility, longevity as well as the caliper seals. It all has to do with the boiling point of the fluid so using dot 3 may cause some irregular brake action in the summer or in heat. Stick to what the manual calls for.
2016-05-18 00:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by tonya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only difference in dot 3 and dot 4 is the boiiling point of the fluid. Dot 4 has a higher boiling point than dot 3 yes you are fine.
2007-04-18 07:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work fine...
2007-04-18 05:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by justme23005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋