Brake Fluid Change Interval

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Jul 8, 2013 | 09:46 AM

Bclark

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Brake Fluid Change Interval

Car: 2001 RX300
Miles driven per year: About 5K
Question: When should I change my brake fluid?

Does anyone have recommendations when I should change my brake fluid if I only drive about 5000 miles per year and the owners manual says to change brake fluid every 30K miles?
If I go by the owners manual, it would take me 5 or 6 years.

Thanks.

Jul 8, 2013 | 10:00 AM

salimshah

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Brake fluid should be changed every 2yrs independent of milage.

If you dont use your vehicle, it is more important that you purge and refill

Also try using a fresh can of brake fluid. Half full/empty bottles tend to pick up moisture.

Salim

Jul 8, 2013 | 02:36 PM

hypervish

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Quote:

Originally Posted by salimshah

+1, Every 2 years.

Jul 12, 2013 | 11:50 AM

trhs75

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I've read some people use colored fluid to make sure they get all the old fluid out. Does anyone know where to get it?

Jul 12, 2013 | 04:42 PM

bob2200

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Colored Brake Fluid

I have used ATE brand. It comes in both clear and blue. I have gotten it mail-order, but performance auto stores may carry it.

Jul 12, 2013 | 08:03 PM

trhs75

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Thanks, Bob! I'll write that down!

Oct 2, 2013 | 01:24 PM

zietsman

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my car mat under driver pedals is wet and also left and right corners of backseat mat is also wet. can anybody please help me with what it could be and it is a 2005 rx 300