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Brake fluid substitute

posted by  planetman on  Mon Jul 8 09:52 CST 2019
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As others have WISELY told you, do NOT use water as a substitute for brake fluid.

We only use Castrol brake fluid as they only make a high quality DOT 4.

If you are worried about a leaking brake fluid container, store the bottle inside another container that won't leak.


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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502
hiperformanceautoservice.com or oldvolvosonly.com






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New Brake fluid substitute
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