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Outback has 110,000 miles on it. What maintenance is absolutely necessary? I change the filters regularly and the oil every 5 ...

For the same year’s Lexus ES 350 (very similar vehicles) there is a recommendation to change the fluid every 30,000 miles. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, a fancy word that means it attracts water.

The change was made in November 2024 to prevent the brake line from being bent. According to Ford, Expedition and Navigator vehicles made before this change could possibly experience a bent brake ...

As mentioned, if you have DOT 3 brake fluid, which is the most common type in vehicles today, it is common for brake fluid to be green. DOT 3 brake fluids are glycol-based, which means they ...

The truth is, many dealerships push brake fluid changes not […] The post The Real Reason Dealerships Push Brake Fluid Changes (And It’s Not About Safety) appeared first on Clever Dude Personal ...

I have done research and sure enough, most German car companies recommended a brake fluid change every two years. I’ve had many other non-German cars and none required frequent changes.

If your vehicle uses DOT 3, DOT 4, or DOT 5.1 brake fluid, the Bosch ESI6 brake fluid will work for you. In most cases, brake fluids only apply to one of the DOT grades, but this fluid from Bosch ...

Brake pads and brake rotors are located behind each of your vehicle’s wheels. Driven by the hydraulic force delivered by brake fluid, these parts work in sync to generate the massive amounts of ...

Brake fluid, transmission fluid, engine coolant, power-steering fluid, and windshield washing fluid, are all common fluids you can check and top off as needed. How to know how often to change your ...

However, brake fluid also turns brown or black when it’s old. If it becomes dark, it means that it’s time to change the brake fluid. With contaminants in the system and the fluid broken down, it won’t ...

The usual fluid checks, tire rotation, and fluid top-offs came to $119.99, with a $10 coupon. After waiting about two hours, they told us that the car needed a brake fluid change.