30k service question
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30k service question
When using Dealer service I'm always specific about doing only what's in the manual and not falling for all the 'fluff' extra profit stuff the dealer like to inflate the bill with. However I was noticing in the new RX 450h updated maintenance requirements for the 2010 model they have "replace the brake fluid" at 30k. Does anyone have a good idea as why this is done at such an early mileage ??? Especially the hybrid as the electric motors do a lot of the braking.
I thought I knew everything but ....
I thought I knew everything but ....
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid
Believe that "moisture" buildup potential is the main reason.
Believe that "moisture" buildup potential is the main reason.
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I predict that "replacing brake fluid" is the # 1 dealer suggested maintenance item that folks do not abide by. I am definitely guilty of this as the only brake fluid I have ever changed over is with my 55 Chevy (when putting on new brakes or changing over to front disc brakes). For all other cars, I have never had a brake fluid change, and some of the vehicles had up 140,000 miles on them. Even when new brakes were installed on some vehicles, the brake installer did not change the brake fluid other than checking it or adding some fluid.
I assume that most vehicles could go longer than the suggested 30K miles, but I am sure it does not hurt to change it.
I assume that most vehicles could go longer than the suggested 30K miles, but I am sure it does not hurt to change it.
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After retiring from the car business I agree with you. But most of the time it's as you mentioned "dealer" suggested. This is the 1st time I've seen the factory put it into the schedule as early as 30k. But if that's what their engineers want, then so be it. They know best
Maybe it has something to do with the electric control of the brakes.
Maybe it has something to do with the electric control of the brakes.
I predict that "replacing brake fluid" is the # 1 dealer suggested maintenance item that folks do not abide by. I am definitely guilty of this as the only brake fluid I have ever changed over is with my 55 Chevy (when putting on new brakes or changing over to front disc brakes). For all other cars, I have never had a brake fluid change, and some of the vehicles had up 140,000 miles on them. Even when new brakes were installed on some vehicles, the brake installer did not change the brake fluid other than checking it or adding some fluid.
I assume that most vehicles could go longer than the suggested 30K miles, but I am sure it does not hurt to change it.
I assume that most vehicles could go longer than the suggested 30K miles, but I am sure it does not hurt to change it.
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