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Jul 9, 2011 | 11:55 AM

Bikerbob61

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Brake fluid

I'm getting ready to clean/change the clutch fluid on my 2001 vert using the "Ranger Method"....my question is....GM specs DOT-3......Ranger uses DOT-4........what's the difference and is there any problem using DOT-4

Jul 9, 2011 | 04:44 PM

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No problem running the DOT4. I believe it has a higher boiling point, and is considered a better quality choice.

Jul 9, 2011 | 07:05 PM

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Dot4 is an upgrade.

I use Prestone Dot4 fluid for all my brakes & clutches.Good stuff. I use the Ranger method for all my cars every oil change cycle.

Walmart has it for about $3.

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Jul 9, 2011 | 08:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dbaker

Dot4 is an upgrade.

I use Prestone Dot4 fluid for all my brakes & clutches.Good stuff. I use the Ranger method for all my cars every oil change cycle.

Walmart has it for about $3.

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carolina

Just did the ranger method to my zo6 last week and used the same fluid

Jul 9, 2011 | 10:18 PM

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I also use DOT4, no problems...

Jul 10, 2011 | 10:19 AM

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Higher boiling points is true for DOT 4....unless your drivingstyle is hard on brakes, like track cars, DOT 3 will work fine too. Personal preferance.

Jul 10, 2011 | 10:38 AM

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I use the Prestone DOT4 synthetic fluid and I get it at WalMart for a great price. Switched over a year ago and have put over 10,000 miles on the car since with no problems. I also use the Ranger method.
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