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Old 05-28-2011, 10:33 AM
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for a 1982 do i need dot 3 or dot 4 fluid
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for a 1982 do i need dot 3 or dot 4 fluid
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Old 05-28-2011, 11:24 PM
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DOT 3 and DOT 4 are basically the same and both will work. They are also compatible with each other. DOT 4 has a little higher boiling point so is better, but DOT 3 will work fine. The only brake fluid you can't use is DOT 5 as it is silicone and is not compatible with your DOT 3/4.
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Originally Posted by drwet
DOT 3 and DOT 4 are basically the same and both will work. They are also compatible with each other. DOT 4 has a little higher boiling point so is better, but DOT 3 will work fine. The only brake fluid you can't use is DOT 5 as it is silicone and is not compatible with your DOT 3/4.
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