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Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by drnoel: 8:55am On Oct 03, 2018 |
AutoElectNG:Nissan Juke 2014 and Nissan Qashqai 2013 Brake fluid has not be changed though had to replace one side front brakes cos it was eaten down. Apart from that only oil changes now and then |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by AutoElectNG: 9:19am On Oct 03, 2018 |
mabaz: See this link https://www.nairaland.com/4764136/lets-talk-brake-fluid#71705324 You need it. For some models its 3 years, for others it is 2 years. You can go with 2 years Some decisions are legal liability driven not just by pure mechanics physics or electronic principles Like the decision to reduce the interval from 3 years to 2 |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by AutoElectNG: 9:23am On Oct 03, 2018 |
Pitokwe: According to internet sources. Lexus recommends. Toyota is silent. But Lexus is a Toyota company so read between the lines. A good rule of thumb is 20,000 miles or 2 years. |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by AutoElectNG: 9:24am On Oct 03, 2018 |
olumzzz: Model year? |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by noruwasman(m): 10:22am On Oct 03, 2018 |
deepwater: It looks more like scams if I would say 1 Like |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by olumzzz(m): 10:27am On Oct 03, 2018 |
AutoElectNG:Elantra 2008 |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by VolvoS60(m): 10:32am On Oct 03, 2018 |
AutoElectNG: ^^^ Great public service you are doing...educating people on this kind of stuff. Toyota actually does specify brake fluid replacement intervals for (at least some of) its vehicles - I can confirm it is in the owners manual for some models (even if some of us don't follow said intervals the way we should). To add to what you have said, I would advise car owners to discourage mechanics from meddling with their brake fluid! Mechanics often dip any old dirty rag, etc. into the brake fluid reservoir whenever they want to use brake fluid to fix paintwork damage. Unfortunately this significantly increases the risk of contaminants getting into the reservoir, master and the rest of the system. And if your mechanic needs to bleed your brakes, make sure the fluid is bled into a clean dry container if you intend to re-use it! I once had a mechanic bleed my brake fluid into a discarded, barely empty pure water satchet . Wouldn't it be suicidal to drive a vehicle with brake fluid in that state? 3 Likes |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by professore(m): 12:29pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
AutoElectNG:This is nice. |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by AutoElectNG: 1:19pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
VolvoS60: My story of the mechanic suggesting that the ABS be disconnected instead of replacing the fluid and your mention of the abuse of brake fluid in the brake reservoir or the use of dirty containers to salvage brake fluid is evidence that something is seriously wrong with those whom most of us entrust our means of carriage to. Indeed it is suicidal to drive a vehicle with brake fluid in that state which is why this post came up in the first place. Thanks for your comments. 2 Likes |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by noruwasman(m): 1:20pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
deepwater:You're becoming more of something else these days. how your day baby |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by AutoElectNG: 1:58pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
drnoel: Nissan Juke 2014: Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy DutyBrake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) Picture 1 - Nissan Juke 2014 Picture 2 - recommended brake fluid replacement interval
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Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by Pitokwe(m): 2:14pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
AutoElectNG: You are the expert. When Tinubu have spoken ,who is Ambode to talk?(I have no reason to doubt your submission as an auto specialist). |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by AutoElectNG: 2:17pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
Pitokwe: If you had narrowed it down to a year and model, it would have been easier...manufacturers change policy often in response to market conditions and laws and evolving threats to their business Would you have imagined that Nissan would buy out 14 year trucks if deemed unserviceable due to factory faults than face lawsuits? The cause of the failure will go into their R & D and recommended manufacturing and repair practices would change in tow Do you know that modern Hondas have a new way of outputting codes? When we ask for a year and a model it is to be sure what animal we are dealing with 1 Like |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by nakoks(m): 2:37pm On Oct 03, 2018 |
AutoElectNG: November last year with Dot 4 brake fluid.C200 KOMPRESSOR.I have changed every fluid in that car except the supercharger oil And its because on inspection the housing was too clean Kazeem said oga abeg make we leave this one. 1 Like |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by Kingsdave(m): 9:57pm On Apr 09, 2020 |
I own a 2009 toyota camry V6 ... I wanna use toyota WS..How many litres will I use , also tell me what is to be done at the mechanics , you know gear is delicate issue... Like how many hours will the car cool off before the mechanic commences ATF change.... Should the oil be drained when hot or cold... Wanna change it tomorrow |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by OliviaBall: 7:47pm On Nov 27, 2020 |
Nowadays, the car is one of the most important things or "gadgets" in our life and we need to spend a good amount of money in order to maintain the car in a good condition. Brakes for a car is the main factor of safety and we need to be sure that these works well in order to avoid unexpected bad situations. For this we need to have good quality brake fluid inside which will offer us a good performance. If you want to understand how everything works, you can read more here, this is one of the best articles that will make you understand the difference between DOT3 and DOT4 fluid and take the right one for your car. |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:53pm On Nov 27, 2020 |
OliviaBall: Mathematically, 1. |
Re: Let's Talk About Brake Fluid! by AutoElectNG: 6:31am On Nov 28, 2020 |
OliviaBall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7kFWYdXNA0 |
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