Synthetic Brake Fluid
06-30-2009, 01:17 PM
#1
Synthetic Brake Fluid
Why does our Manual say NOT to use Synthetic Brake Fluid? I'm going to be flushing out all the brake fluid on my Z over the weekend and while reading the manual I see that it stated not to use Synthetic. Most Brake Fluids are Synthetic and I was thinking of running the Valvoline. Is it possible they mean not to top off the brake fluid with Synthetic or just not to use it period. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
BTW I searched but the question was never answered.
BTW I searched but the question was never answered.
06-30-2009, 01:38 PM
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Valvoline works fine< but i now use prestone cause if a higher boiling point
06-30-2009, 01:41 PM
#3
Use exactly what the Owners Manual tells you to use:
Sure, they are all "synthetic", after all, you don't see a brake fluid well and it doesn't grow on trees, right? The warning about synthetics is in regard to DOT 5 brake fluid. DOT 5 contains silicone and that will damage the rubber in the brake system of most cars.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line or the brake warning light
comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to
the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently,
the system should be thoroughly checked by
your NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake
system. Do not add synthetic brake
fluid. The use of improper fluids can
damage the brake system and affect the
vehicle’s stopping ability.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid is
below the MIN line or the brake warning light
comes on, add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to
the MAX line. If fluid must be added frequently,
the system should be thoroughly checked by
your NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake
system. Do not add synthetic brake
fluid. The use of improper fluids can
damage the brake system and affect the
vehicle’s stopping ability.
06-30-2009, 01:56 PM
#4
Use exactly what the Owners Manual tells you to use:
Sure, they are all "synthetic", after all, you don't see a brake fluid well and it doesn't grow on trees, right? The warning about synthetics is in regard to DOT 5 brake fluid. DOT 5 contains silicone and that will damage the rubber in the brake system of most cars.
Sure, they are all "synthetic", after all, you don't see a brake fluid well and it doesn't grow on trees, right? The warning about synthetics is in regard to DOT 5 brake fluid. DOT 5 contains silicone and that will damage the rubber in the brake system of most cars.
06-30-2009, 04:25 PM
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