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Subaru
Justy
Brakes
Brake Fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4
1996 SUBARU JUSTY
4 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
BECKO
MEMBER
4 POSTS
Can i replace the old break fluid with new DOT 4 fluid although the cap of the break fluid tank says USE DOT 3 ONLY? Will i have problems?
Jun 28, 2011 at 3:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Experienced Mechanic
75,988 POSTS
Go ahead and replace it with the DOT4
Jun 28, 2011 at 4:16 AM
BECKO
MEMBER
4 POSTS
So i won't have any problems with my break system or leaks from the break system?
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:20 AM
RASMATAZ
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Experienced Mechanic
75,988 POSTS
Its just an upgrade from DOT3-you shouldn't have no problem if in doubt don't replace it-read its compatibility before you do it-
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:46 AM
BECKO
MEMBER
4 POSTS
I found a german brake fluid DOT 4 I.G.A.T and it's says that cover DOT 3 and have better fisical indicators
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:51 AM
BECKO
MEMBER
4 POSTS
So thank you for the answer
wish you the best ;)
Jun 28, 2011 at 5:57 AM
MERLIN2021
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17,250 POSTS
as long as you don't use DOT 5 which is silicon based and foams in abs systems you're ok.
Jul 1, 2011 at 1:34 AM
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