Which Brand of DOT 3 Brake Fluid Do You Use?
01-29-13, 11:20 AM
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Which Brand of DOT 3 Brake Fluid Do You Use?
I need to flush out my old brake fluid and I just bought a few quarts of Valvoline DOT 3 / 4 fluid.
I am wondering if I should return this fluid I just bought because it's a multipurpose oil compatible with both DOT 3 and DOT 4 systems.
What would you recommend I buy? I saw prestone there and some other no name brand, but liked the Vavoline brand name--so that's why I bought the Valvoline.
I am guessing the reply will be "it doesn't matter". Or maybe I should buy Toyota brand DOT 3 fluid (if it exists) ?
I am wondering if I should return this fluid I just bought because it's a multipurpose oil compatible with both DOT 3 and DOT 4 systems.
What would you recommend I buy? I saw prestone there and some other no name brand, but liked the Vavoline brand name--so that's why I bought the Valvoline.
I am guessing the reply will be "it doesn't matter". Or maybe I should buy Toyota brand DOT 3 fluid (if it exists) ?
Last edited by ls400geek; 01-29-13 at 11:24 AM.
01-29-13, 05:47 PM
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I bought DOT3 brake fluid from a Toyota (not Lexus) dealer. Saved me some money. An indie Lexus shop near me uses DOT4 and claims that that provides better protection than DOT 3. From what I have read, what you purchased is fine.
02-02-13, 12:19 PM
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My boyfriend helped me change out the brake fluid today (more like I helped him--I was the pedal pumper). Look at how bad it was!--this was just the first small portion we siphoned out of the reservoir with a turkey baster.
Last edited by ls400geek; 02-02-13 at 12:47 PM.
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