I have been using Valvoline brake fluid for the last few years without an issue and it says compatible with DOT3/4. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/valvoline-dot-3-and-4-brake-fluid-32-oz-601458/7080002-P?searchTerm=brake+fluid As far as I know the differences between DOT3 and 4 are very small and they can be mixed. The DOT5 CANNOT be mixed with the two.
On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 2:37 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > IIRC (but check the owner's manual), the correct brake fluid for the > Vanagon is DOT 3. It matters, because they have different volatility, and > different ignition temperatures. Whether they are mutually soluble or not, > I am not certain, but I would not mix them, just as I would use the type > recommended by VW. > > On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 9:27 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net < > ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote: > > > Can one mix Dot 3 and Dot 4 brake fluid in a Vanagon brake system, or is > > that not recommended? > > > > Dave B. > > > |
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