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Subject:Re: Brake Fluid ??
From:ERIC ZENO
Date:Thu, 9 Jan 1997 07:33:21 -0500 (EST)
On Wed, 8 Jan 1997, Paul Holmdahl wrote:

> 
> The Bently Mannual states that only Dot 4 brake fluid be applied to 
> Vanagons.  Does anyone know the difference between Dot 3 & Dot 4.  I have a 
> ton of Dot 3, can I use it or is that stupid.
     Temperature range!  Do not use DOT 3! It will boil in the system,
     witch is like having air in there. It causes instant brake loss!

> (snip)
> 
                    Eric Zeno