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Subject:Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake/PS fluids
From:Allan Streib
Date:Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:49:05 -0500

AAG - Larry Word <word_aag@COMCAST.NET> writes:

> Can I run their normal stuff today, DOT 3 synthetic...says its
> compatible with ALL brakes fluids for all brake disc./drum systems,
> etc....

Synthetic should be fine, but do be SURE it is DOT-4 fluid, not -3.
DOT-4 has a higher temperature rating, won't boil as easily (boiling
brake fluid = no brakes).

Last I bought brake fluid, Valvoline Synthetic was a DOT-4 fluid.

Allan