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Location: Mesa, Az
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mixing dot 3 and dot 5 brake fluid?
Has anyone ever mixed dot 3 and dot 5 brake fluid
I have heard it is ok and I have heard don't do it Any input or info on this would be appreciated Thx Brian Posted via Mobile Device |
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: ontario canada
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Re: mixing dot 3 and dot 5 brake fluid?
Don't do it!!!
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Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Re: mixing dot 3 and dot 5 brake fluid?
Nope. You have to have all the dot 3 out.
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Location: South Carolina
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Re: mixing dot 3 and dot 5 brake fluid?
Why even entertain the idea of DOT 5? Our brake hardware was/is fine with DOT 3.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Overland Park, Ks.
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Re: mixing dot 3 and dot 5 brake fluid?
Mixing DOT 3 & DOT 4 is ok but DOT 5 is pure silicone. It should only be used in certain applications.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Indiana
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Re: mixing dot 3 and dot 5 brake fluid?
Fixed it for you.
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