Login Register

Brake Fluid

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on all Volvo's "mid era" rear wheel drive Volvos.

1975 - 1993 240
1983 - 1992 740
1982 - 1991 760
1986 - 1991 780
1990 - 1998 940
1990 - 1998 960
1997 - 1998 V90/S90

Post Reply
markvt
Posts: 89
Joined: 14 September 2006
Year and Model:
Location: Vermont-Florida

Brake Fluid

Post by markvt »

I'm curious. Can Dot 4 be used in a vehicle that calls for Dot 3? For my different vehicles I have to keep dot 3, dot 4, Castrol (British car) and silicone for my motorcycle. I'd like to cut out at least one, if possible.
Thanks, Mark

User avatar
billofdurham
MVS Moderator
Posts: 6507
Joined: 2 February 2006
Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
Been thanked: 5 times

Post by billofdurham »

This is a good source of info on brake fluid, among many other things: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question451.htm

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post