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Which brake fluid you should use in your car

Here are the differences between brake fluids and why you should use the one recommended for your car Carmakers tell you which brake fluid to use in your car because they know the kind of heat your brakes will generate. And the differences between brake fluids comes down to their boiling point and the fluid’s propensity to absorb moisture. Viewing the chart below you can see that DOT 5.1 has the highest boiling point. It also is less viscous than DOT 3 or DOT 4, making it the preferred choice … Read More