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Brake fluid

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  • 21-05-2007 10:13am
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    blastman
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    How do you know what type of brake fluid to put in a car? A mate of mine wants to top up the brake fluid in a car he bought recently for the NCT, but he doesn't know what fluid was in it already. Do most cars use DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 these days? The car is an Avensis, around 98 model, I think if that helps.


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    nikimere
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    blastman wrote:
    How do you know what type of brake fluid to put in a car? A mate of mine wants to top up the brake fluid in a car he bought recently for the NCT, but he doesn't know what fluid was in it already. Do most cars use DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 these days? The car is an Avensis, around 98 model, I think if that helps.
    A quick phone call to your local Toyota garage should sort it out fairly quickly.


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    crosstownk
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    If the manual is still in the car it will state the brake fluid specs. I'd guess it would be DOT4, but thats a guess.
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    Rovi
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    The correct type of fluid is often specified on the reservoir filler cap.


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    Seth Brundle
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    Also do not confuse Dot 5 with Dot 5.1.
    Dot 5 is silicone-based and is not compatible with Dot 3,4,or 5.1
    see www.carbibles.com/brake_bible.html (near the bottom) for more


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    blastman
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    Cheers lads, he doesn't have the manual for the car, but I did suggest calling the dealer. Looking under the cap will also be mentioned.


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    Henry Ford III
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    crosstownk wrote:
    If the manual is still in the car it will state the brake fluid specs. I'd guess it would be DOT4, but thats a guess.

    Most likely I agee.


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    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    It should say it on the cap of the brake fluid resevoir - prolly dot 3 or 4


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