Dot 4 pulls moisture out of the air about 20 % faster than Dot 3 If you want low price, get your brake fluid at Walmart. While Dot 3 will absorb moisture right out of the air, because Dot 4 and Dot 5.1 does that worse, they will become contaminated with water faster and used up in a shorter amount of time in a system that is vented to the atmosphere like a Honda. Its pretty comparable in price to what youll pay at an auto parts store. But do not even think of using Dot 5 in a Dot 3 system. DOT standards, benefitting all vehicles calling for DOT 3. Dot 5 is silicon based and does not mix well with Dot 3, or Dot 4, or Dot 5.1 So in a pinch you could use Dot 4 or Dot 5.1 in a Dot 3 system. Prestone DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake delivers enhanced performance vs. Top items in this department Image not available Chakras Healing Power paper poster 14' x 20' 14.99 Almost sold out Add to cart Image not available Tab Hunter Photo Print (24 x 30) 78. It boils at a lower temperature than Dot 4, and dot 5.1 even boils at a higher temperature than Dot 4. Description DOT 3 Brake Fluid Quart 946 mL Return policy We're sorry, the returns information for this item is not available.
So the Honda recommendation of flushing the brake fluid every 3 years is because you do not want too much water in your brake fluid because it will cause rust problems with the brake system.ĭot 3 is the low end of the quality spectrum with regard to brake fluid. This extended life (50,000 mile) fluid is also formulated to prevent corrosion of all metals within the braking system. Honda master cylinder revivors are vented to atmosphere, ( many other makes are not ), and brake fluid is hydroscopic ( attracts water sooooooo well that it actually pulls it right out of the air and it ends up in the brake fluid ). This synthetic fluid starts with a higher dry boiling point than the DOT minimum standard to protect against overheating, brake fade and performance decline due to water absorption.
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