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Re: They lied. Posted by Justin VanAbrahams [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: They lied., Saana88 ![]() ![]() |
I tend to agree with this. From a performance perspective, chances are a street-driven c900 will never get to the point of truly testing brake fluid, and DOT3 will probably perform as well as DOT4. That said, ABS systems - especially early ones - are very sensitive to fluids, and the wrong stuff can shorten the lifespan or negatively affect the performance of the system.
I can't imagine why any mechanic would use a non-specified fluid in a car - it's not like the difference comes out of their pocket, they're passing costs onto you. And in this instance, we're talking about maybe $5-$10 and probably a lot less.
If it were my car, I'd be a little upset at the mechanic, and I'd definitely get the right stuff in there. Use good fluid - I personally recommend Valvoline Synpower as a widely available, high-quality DOT4+ fluid - you do not want to foot the bill on ABS system component replacement.
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