Just figured out how to check my brake fluid in my car. It's completely empty (no wonder my brakes were off...) It's used, so I have no clue where the manual is. Does anyone know what kind of brake fluid should be going into this particular model?
And should I fill it to the max line, or fill it half way, run the car a bit. Then let my car cool off and put in more?
2007-12-18 12:55:15 · 4 answers · asked by Evoo 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Veiled,
Your in luck. Would you believe I have my 98 Mercury Sable owners manual in front of me at this very minute? You're brake fluid should be High performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle brake fluid.
I'll have to warn you however, there's a reason the brake fluid is GONE. Most likely you have a rusted brake line because somewhere between where your feet rest behind the steering wheel back to the brake equalizer junction box behind the left rear wheel, a leaky wheel cylinder, cut or worn out brake hose. Get it checked immediately.
It's perfectly fine to dump in brake fluid with the motor hot running or cold. Purchase a cheap small funnel because brake fluid is sold in very odd shaped cans. I'll tell you right now you will need a minimium of a quart an a half because you will need to have your brake lines blead of all the air. while bleading they'll find the leak.
Good luck to ya!
2007-12-18 17:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like was said before. DOT 3, fill it up to the max line. Have someone check your brakes, a very good possibility that you have air in your lines, not a good thing. Maybe take a basic auto mechanic class also. Don't be one of those women that all they can do is fill the gas tank.
2007-12-18 13:29:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
98 Mercury Sable
2016-10-05 00:31:00 · answer #3 · answered by fatheree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes DOT 3. fill it to max. if it was totally empty you likely have a leak. have it checked out.
2007-12-18 12:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by brian d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋