CARQUEST DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID DRIVERS

DOT 3 and 4 brake fluids are ideal for driving in normal stop-and-go traffic in Minden. Mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid is not recommended. The additives in DOT 4 make it ideal for high-performance vehicles and racing. DOT 4 is used in both foreign and domestic vehicles. The boiling point of DOT 4 brake fluid starts at 486 degrees and it is quickly becoming the standard in new cars. This is why your brake fluid can handle the extreme heat and pressure created by the braking system. Water has a boiling point of 212 degrees but DOT 3 brake fluid has a boiling point of 401 degrees. DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids are both hygroscopic, golden-colored glycol-based fluids that absorb moisture out of the air. Your owner's manual will explain which one you need for your car.

DOT 3 and 4 Brake FluidĭOT 3 and DOT 4 are the most common types of brake fluid in cars in Minden.

Look for the letters DOT (Department of Transportation) followed by the number 3,4,5.1 or 5.

CARQUEST DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID DRIVERS

The DOT number printed on the container tells drivers about the use and boiling point of the brake fluid. Come by CARQUEST of Minden at 6 Booth Street or call 70 and discuss which brake fluid is right for your truck or car.īrake fluid is designed to withstand intense heat by having a boiling point higher than water. At CARQUEST of Minden we know you have everything riding on your brakes. Brake fluid is hot! It reaches its boiling point when it is pushed, under pressure through your brake lines to the brake caliper every time you step on the brake pedal.

Carquest dot 3 brake fluid