Brake fluid ?
#1
Brake fluid ?
I know everyone recommends Motul 5.1but I cannot get it locally and plan on bleeding tomorrow. I was looking at all the local stores adv the zone oriely and the choices are a bit slim on brands. I was searching the forums and find a lot of brands mentioned. what is the better over the counter fluid? I was leaning on Valvoline or Prestone
tia
tia
#2
I run Valvoline synthetic fluid and change it annually. It is cheap and readily available. For a daily driven street car, I can't justify the cost of pricier fluid. The key is to change it regularly to prevent moisture from ruining the ABS and VSA components.
#3
Suzuka Master
doesn't matter on brand, they just brake fluid, I would get my hand on whatever it available in the store. FIY Motul 5.1 is almost the same as DOT 4 except it got a little better performance for ABS system and boiling point. DOT 5 is a whole new ball game and it use for racing application and different than DOT3,4 and 5.1.
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Stick with Acura/Honda Power Steering Fluid and Coolant!
As far as brake fluid, get a reputable brand's DOT3/4 fluid, DOT4 is my preference as it's a bit more resistance to water than DOT3.
As far as brake fluid, get a reputable brand's DOT3/4 fluid, DOT4 is my preference as it's a bit more resistance to water than DOT3.
#16
Team Owner
Amsoil psf is perfectly fine in these cars. I've been running it for a lot of years. It has the right viscosity and additional zinc.
#17
Good call on the PS fluid, that's the other one that I only use Honda along with the type 2 coolant.
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Team Owner
#19
Racer
Since this thread is becoming a Honda vs aftermarket fluid types discussion. I want to ask what are the reason's behind keeping to the honda fluid versus others? All I see are opinions of use this versus that because that's what I believe. I have yet to see any actual reasons besides here say on why to stick to OEM.
I ask this question because I'm at 60K and due an oil change. I would also like to flush the power steering fluid, brake fluid, and antifreeze. Along with my tranny 3x1, oil change, and tire rotations.
Antifreeze - I was seeing that Prestone's Extended life AF/C should be okay as it is silicate free.
PSF - Not sure yet, as I haven't researched that one yet.
Brake fluid - Obviously from this thread any brand is okay as long as it's DOT3, 4, or 5.1.
Long story short, I would rather buy something that doesn't cause me headaches down the road.
I ask this question because I'm at 60K and due an oil change. I would also like to flush the power steering fluid, brake fluid, and antifreeze. Along with my tranny 3x1, oil change, and tire rotations.
Antifreeze - I was seeing that Prestone's Extended life AF/C should be okay as it is silicate free.
PSF - Not sure yet, as I haven't researched that one yet.
Brake fluid - Obviously from this thread any brand is okay as long as it's DOT3, 4, or 5.1.
Long story short, I would rather buy something that doesn't cause me headaches down the road.
#21
Suzuka Master
your list looking good so far OP.
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I know everyone recommends Motul 5.1but I cannot get it locally and plan on bleeding tomorrow. I was looking at all the local stores adv the zone oriely and the choices are a bit slim on brands. I was searching the forums and find a lot of brands mentioned. what is the better over the counter fluid? I was leaning on Valvoline or Prestone
tia
tia
Look here: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/d-002-tl-compatible-brake-fluids-boiling-point-specs-793891/
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