what type of fluid
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what type of fluid
I'm at work, dont have access to my manual and will be stopping by at the dealer soon to get some lug nuts...want to know what type of fluid our 04 newbody requires. I remember last night when I was replacing pads, it was bluish in color???? It can't be DOT3???? If so, can DOT3 and DOT4 be interchanged/mixed???
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I didnt notice this before but I had my pads replace this weekend and was checking my fluid and it was bluish color. Now I know it requires DOT3 fluid (amber color) but I was puzzled by the fact that my brake fluid is bluish tint. I'm wondering if a dealer put a dye in it during my last visit (1.5 yrs ago) because of brake noise???? Does anyone know if I have any issue with this odd color???? I dont have any brake problems....I'm lost....
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DOT 3 & 4 are the commonly used specifications for automotive brake fluid; DOT 3 is generally required for disc brakes. DOT 3 was previously identified as SAE 7OR2 and more recently as SAE J1703. DOT 4 is also identified as SAE J1704. DOT 5 brake fluid is generally a silicone product and is not recommended unless the system is specifically designed for it. DOT 3 & 4 fluids are identified by their clear to amber color: DOT 5 is colored purple.
DOT 3 & 4 are interchangable and can be mixed. DOT 5 cannot.
DOT 3 & 4 are interchangable and can be mixed. DOT 5 cannot.
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Originally Posted by APT
DOT 3 & 4 are the commonly used specifications for automotive brake fluid; DOT 3 is generally required for disc brakes. DOT 3 was previously identified as SAE 7OR2 and more recently as SAE J1703. DOT 4 is also identified as SAE J1704. DOT 5 brake fluid is generally a silicone product and is not recommended unless the system is specifically designed for it. DOT 3 & 4 fluids are identified by their clear to amber color: DOT 5 is colored purple.
DOT 3 & 4 are interchangable and can be mixed. DOT 5 cannot.
DOT 3 & 4 are interchangable and can be mixed. DOT 5 cannot.
sounds like you really know ur brake fuilds
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In the future, when you are stuck without a manual, or lose it, here's a link-
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp
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