I have spent an hour searching online and in my Ellery service manual. Going to bleed the brakes next week, what fluid does Toyota recommend?
Ok, I give up! DOT3 or DOT4?
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My Haynes workshop manual asks for Dot 3. But that manual was written before Dot 4 came about. Dot 4 supercedes Dot 3. You can use Dot 4 where Dot 3 is requested but you can not use Dot 3 for Dot 4 applications.
Dot 3 and 4 are both glycol based. The later having a higher boiling point.
Dot 5 is a silicon based fluid and can't be used with either of the above.
Dot 5.1 apparently can be used in Dot 3 and 4 applications according to this article but I've never heard of it:
www.valvolineglobal.com
Dot 3 and 4 are both glycol based. The later having a higher boiling point.
Dot 5 is a silicon based fluid and can't be used with either of the above.
Dot 5.1 apparently can be used in Dot 3 and 4 applications according to this article but I've never heard of it:
Vehicle Maintenance: Brake Fluid - Valvoline™ Global KSA - EN
Brake fluid selection is a particularly important task of vehicle maintenance. Different types of brake fluids match the requirements of specific braking systems.
www.valvolineglobal.com
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Do you use DOT4 for power steering fluid ? Am I the only using Dex3 for power steering?My Haynes workshop manual asks for Dot 3. But that manual was written before Dot 4 came about. Dot 4 supercedes Dot 3. You can use Dot 4 where Dot 3 is requested but you can not use Dot 3 for Dot 4 applications. I used Dot 4 when I replaced the steering rack in my old Prado.
Dot 3 and 4 are both glycol based. The later having a higher boiling point.
Dot 5 is a silicon based fluid and can't be used with either of the above.
Dot 5.1 apparently can be used in Dot 3 and 4 applications according to this article but I've never heard of it:
Vehicle Maintenance: Brake Fluid - Valvoline™ Global KSA - EN
Brake fluid selection is a particularly important task of vehicle maintenance. Different types of brake fluids match the requirements of specific braking systems.
No, sorry I got confused, That was a mistake lol. I'll go back and fix that.
We've finally got some warm weather here and I've spent 2 big days out on the water fishing in my kayak. I'm beyond exhausted! For Power Steering, I used this product -> Power Steering Fluid & Stop Leak - 1 Litre - https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/penrite-power-steering-fluid-stop-leak---1-litre/342317.html?cgid=SCA01070503#srsltid=AfmBOoqL8IUQoWkIPyxcNwm2_HUVQCySKtE2PyEwhcxz7FtnXyH7TJtN&vid=1%2B41KyNDUNsFDwbFOKbYKA%3D%3D&start=1
Brakes I use DOT 4 as it is recommended for Dot 3 and 4 systems. Had no problems at all!