FishyMan

I notice the valvoline brake-fluid says DOT 3 / DOT 4 system. The Owner's Manual says DOT 3. I'm not sure if the VALVOLINE brake fluid will harm more than it will do good.

I read somewhere that it was okay, but how about long term effects? Will it shock the system, seals and ruin it?

I'm planning to bleed using the VALVOLINE one. BTW, what was the bleed order? I bleed one side the other day and it turned from BROWN to CLEAR, what a major difference. Nice seeing nice fluid in the resoirvor.

I will continue to bleed the other corners, but I'm not sure if there's a bleed order for the 97 maxima. Also, the bleed bolt, do u guys loosen it ALOT to where it atually drips around the bolt pattern? or just the tip? I was afraid I would ruin the MC if I didn't loosen enough pressure.

Thanks.

FishyMan

Whats the bleed order?

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

download an FSM and do some searching please. there are literally thousands of websites out there that tell you how to bleed your brakes.

and no, the DOT3/4 fluids will not hurt your car. they are both compatible fluids- DOT4 just has a bit higher standards than DOT 3. But stay away from DOT 5 fluids. it IS NOT compatible as it's a silicone based fluid and does not wix with water.. DOT 5.1 is compatible with dot3/4, but I would still recommend staying away from it. the valvoline stuff is great fluid and cheap price.. it'll be fine for anything below full road course racing use (and I still use it in lighter track cars too).

FishyMan

Thanks,

I know how to bleed, I've bleed before but I am not sure what the bleed order is for the maxima (4th gen); or if it even matters. I will buy some more VALVOLINE SYNPOWER fluid.

I just am not sure of the technical aspect of the bleeding cuz sometimes teh bleeder drips and sometimes it doesnt; correlation wise the more u loosen it the more it'll be easy to pump the pedal, yet expose air from entering?

Oh well, as long as the fluid is clear and no bubbles.

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

that's why I said to download an FSM and do some searching. the FSM plainly explains which order to bleed the brakes, and most of the writeups out there tell you to only crack the bleeders open.