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Can I use regular automatic transmission fluid or power steering fluid as a substitute for brake fluid?

Tiny
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Can I use regular automatic transmission fluid or power steering fluid as a substitute for brake fluid?
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 7:44 PM

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Tiny
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Refer to the owner's manual for your particular vehicle. Some can, others can not.
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 7:54 PM
Tiny
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Really? That's your answer?
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 7:59 PM
Tiny
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I would not. If you use the wrong fluid, then you destroy all the rubber seals related to the brake system. Most cases, it takes dot 4, 5 or synthetic.

Do not add any other fluid till you find the correct needed. It may say it on the top of the cap of the master cylinder.

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Fluid Type MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) this is what alldata suggests

Roy
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 8:12 PM
Tiny
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THANKS: I missed the ABS. DO NOT USE PS FLUID FOR BRAKE FLUID.
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
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No sweat Joe

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 8:20 PM
Tiny
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I missed it and really appreciate you catching it. I've used ATF for PS fluid many times; however with this car, I would want to be careful.
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 8:27 PM

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