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Volvo 850 brake fluid Dot 3 or 4?

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JimBee
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From this discussion, since I don't know what's in my system, but I do know it has been in there for at least more than 5 years, it would be best to use Dot 4 and make sure it replaces all the existing fluid.

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It should be stamped at brake fluid reservoir and it should say DOT4.
2010 S80 D5 / restyling / fully equipped / Twin turbo / Savile Gray Metallic (492)

History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon

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