Are we using DOT3 or DOT4 for our brake fluid?

 

i believe that either will work as they are essentially the same but dot 4 has a lower moisture content BUT i could be wrong here i'd wait for conformation or go with the DOT 3

 

They say DOT 3 or DOT 4, but manual says DOT 3.

 

DOT3
If you're looking to upgrade your brake fluid then I would recommend ATE Super blue (blue color fluid) or TYP 200 (gold color fluid).

http://www.raceshopper.com/brake_fluid.shtml

Some info about brake fluids -->http://www.rpmnet.com/techart/fluid.shtml

 

how many bottles do you need to flush the whole system with Super Blue?

 

dont dot 4 have a higher boiling point?

 

Actually what i use is Valvoline Synthetic stuff its like a dollar more than the cheap crap its DOT 3 and DOT 4 certified and i trust it enough to use it in my Allanté which has a insanly tempormental and very early Bosch ABS III system so i tend to use what i consider the best stuff. i have had no problems with it and i know it has a higher boiling point that the cheap stuff....i would reccomend it

 

i got a ATE superblue in my brake system and clutch system 2 its nice and blue

 

I think you can technically use either, but I would just use the DOT 3.....most people do.

 

i just picked up some Valvoline Synthetic brake fluid. I'm gonna flush my brake system soon to see if it improves my braking any because i know the fluid i have in there now is beat.

 

i believe we're supposed to use DOT 3. it says to use DOT 3 on the cap on my 96 maxima.