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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Can I mix DOT3 with DOT4? Thanks.
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Can I mix DOT3 with DOT4? Thanks.
Yes, most newer DOT 4s are compatible with the 3s. I use ATE Type 200 (clear) and ATE Super Blue (blue duh) and I've mixed both those, in the process of changing over, with various DOT 3s that were in the cars originally.
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Thank you sir. So I can mix the two for the clutch fluid too I assume.
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