Dot 4 brake fluid
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Dot 4 brake fluid
Today I noticed that our new MKC requires dot 4 brake fluid.
New one on me. So how about anyone else? What is the difference between the dot 3 vs dot 4?
New one on me. So how about anyone else? What is the difference between the dot 3 vs dot 4?
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no personal experience, but these guys break it down for you
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14765792
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14765792
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^^That thread explains the difference between DOT 3 and DOT 5, not DOT 3 and DOT 4.
DOT 4 basically has a higher boiling point than DOT 3 and is therefore more "high performance." It absorbs moisture more easily than DOT 3 though.
DOT 5 is totally different and should definitely not be used on any modern car with ABS. It cannot be mixed with any other type of brake fluid.
DOT 4 basically has a higher boiling point than DOT 3 and is therefore more "high performance." It absorbs moisture more easily than DOT 3 though.
DOT 5 is totally different and should definitely not be used on any modern car with ABS. It cannot be mixed with any other type of brake fluid.
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What is the speed readout on the Edge? Is it 160 as well?
My MKC is the new 2.3 EB. I think that is going in the mustang? Or is that the 2.7 EB?
My MKC is the new 2.3 EB. I think that is going in the mustang? Or is that the 2.7 EB?
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Just checked, it is 140.
Not sure on the Mustang motor-found it interesting that the 2.0 EB has 6 bolt mains!
Not sure on the Mustang motor-found it interesting that the 2.0 EB has 6 bolt mains!
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