kniff_666 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 i am going to be carrying out a full service on my car in the very near future (all fluids changed) and need to change out the brake fluid and power steering fluid. Now on the car the caps for the reservoirs state that dot3 should be used BUT in the fluid guide off the technical guides section it states that you should use dot4. 1st question is which is correct? (i am running a 94' NA) do i run the risk of damage to the power steering pump or brake servos if i use the wrong one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 after a bit of research it looks like i should stick with dot3 as the dot4 may effect the seals or the pumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) I was recommended DOT 5.1 (by "Alex") , and what it says on the cap for the P/S (dexron III ATF) Edited October 4, 2012 by listy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Coma 5.1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) 5.1 for both? Just a little concerned that the toyota spec says dot3 for the brake fluid. I am running standard j-spec brakes at the mo and do not intend to track the car. also worth mentioning that i have ABS. Will a higher grade fluid damage the pumps etc. (power steering or brake cylinder)?? i am a novice in terms of brake and power steering fluid, so i am sorry if these are stupid questions. Edited October 4, 2012 by kniff_666 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 5.1 for both? Just a little concerned that the toyota spec says dot3 for the brake fluid. I am running standard j-spec brakes at the mo and do not intend to track the car. A *good* Dot4 brake fluid for the brakes and the clutch, buy enough to do a complete flush on both systems. DexronIII for the power steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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