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Old 04-24-2022, 05:44 PM   #1
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Any big differences between brands on DOT 3 brake fluid?

I used Prestone Max synthetic in my wife's car and my truck. Any reason to not use it in the Camaro? Any better options for a non-tracked but routinely driven at Texas highway speeds road car?
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Old 04-24-2022, 05:51 PM   #2
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I always use Valvoline synthetic DOT 3&4...

sure the Prestone is fine...
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Old 04-25-2022, 08:10 AM   #3
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For normal street driving it doesn't really matter as long as you flush it occasionally.
Here is one boiling point temp comparison chart. If you are tracking and maybe mountain road driving it will make a difference. Pay attention to the wet boiling point (higher is better). If yours isn't listed you can usually find the specs online and see how it compares.

https://www.lelandwest.com/brake-flu...ison-chart.cfm
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Old 04-25-2022, 10:08 AM   #4
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For normal street driving it doesn't really matter as long as you flush it occasionally.
Here is one boiling point temp comparison chart. If you are tracking and maybe mountain road driving it will make a difference. Pay attention to the wet boiling point (higher is better). If yours isn't listed you can usually find the specs online and see how it compares.

https://www.lelandwest.com/brake-flu...ison-chart.cfm
That's interesting. I think I'll try the Bosche fluid.
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Old 04-25-2022, 11:45 AM   #5
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