What brake fluid

[Mrmike]

My OBX is a little bit low on brake fluid. All I have at home is Dot 3, and Dot 5 brake fluid. Can either one of these be used in my OBX?

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[MKC1911]

Dot 3 should be ok unless it's really old. Don't use dot 5 it's a silicon base & won't mix with your current fluid.

 

[DWG]

Page 361 of the 23 Owners Manual.

BRAKE FLUID SPECIFICATION

Use fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade.

If you do not use fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:
• Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
• Reduced brake performance.

Note: We recommend you use Dot 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 specifications or ISO 4925 Class 6 standards. If you use any fluid other than the recommended fluid, it could cause reduced brake performance and not meet our performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products or other materials could result in brake system damage and possible failure.

 

[Major Kong]

pg 333 of the owners manual

 

[ELCouz]

It's important to use DOT4 LV (Class 6) because of the way ABS module is calibrated, lower viscosity reduce response time in modulated braking...

If you are curious why there is a good read here -->https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/underhood/article/21285234/new-class-6-and-class-7-brake-fluids-are-here

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