DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.)
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Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.)

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Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid maximizes ABS performance and is compatible with disc and drum braking systems requiring a DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluid.

Product Features:
  • Recommended for ABS, disc and drum braking systems requiring DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid
  • Maximizes ABS performance
  • Surpasses specifications SAE J1703 and FMVSS No. 116
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Container/Package Size:32 oz
Container/Package Type:Plastic
D.O.T Rating:4
Type:DOT 3 &4

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ValvolineDOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.)
 
4.5

(based on 32 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (19)
  • Durable (16)
  • High-performance (14)
  • Versatile (6)
  • Lightweight (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Small cars (21)
    • Trucks (20)
    • Large cars (19)
      • Car & Truck:
      • Auto enthusiast (4), Casual driver (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Auto enthusiast (14), Mechanic (8), Casual driver (6), Truck enthusiast (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (20)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Very good fluid at a reasonable price

    I have been running this fluid in my 1987 Mazda RX7 for track days and driving schools for the last few years. It is much cheaper than some of the other high performance options and...Read complete review

    I have been running this fluid in my 1987 Mazda RX7 for track days and driving schools for the last few years. It is much cheaper than some of the other high performance options and has a high dry boiling point. I have never experienced fluid boil when used in conjunction with a race brake pad.

    Many other high performance fluids come in a metal container which does help with shelf life. This Valvoline fluid comes in a plastic container. Once I crack the top on this fluid, I use only the first pour in my race car and will use subsequent pours in my street cars where the fluid performance is not as cruicial and temperatures are not as extreme.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

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    Reviewed by 32 customers

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    4.0

    It's Brake Fluid

    By youstolemynick

    from Urbana, IL

    About Me Auto Enthusiast

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    Level 2

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

          It's brake fluid. As long as your vehicle is specified to used either DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid, it'll be fine.

          I normally use ATE super blue and TYP 200 fluid, but I didn't want to open up a new can for bleeding the clutch hydraulics.

          As with all brake fluid, do not let it drip onto painted surfaces. Also, avoid skin contact.

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          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Price!

          By ShadeTree Mechanic

          from Houston, TX

          About Me Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver

          Verified Buyer
          3 or more reviews submitted

          Pros

          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Large Cars
            • Small Cars
            • Trucks

            Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

            Great price!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            EZ open, EZ pour

            By 1320 hero

            from Lake Mary, In Sunny Florida

            About Me Auto Enthusiast, Competitive Driver

            Verified Buyer
            Level 1

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • You Can't Complicate This

            Cons

            • Just Grab And Go

            Best Uses

            • Dot 3 And 4 Brakes

            Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

            It's hard to mess this up, pour and go to work!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (6 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Gotta trust Valvoline

            By Budster

            from Byron,il

            About Me Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver, Truck Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer
            Level 3

            Pros

            • Covers Dot 3 4

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Large Cars
              • Small Cars
              • Trucks

              Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

              I trust Valvoline products. It is a bonus that it works in both DOT 3 & 4. Buy the large bottle, it's a better bargain.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (7 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great product, great price

              By Cel

              from Michigan

              Verified Buyer
              Level 3

              Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

              Good purchase.

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              (5 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              what's the difference on generic fluids?

              By sexy2k

              from High Point, NC

              About Me Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver

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              Level 2

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Fair price

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Small Cars

                Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

                I think this was the best name brand that I could fine @ advance auto parts, but I really don't see much difference on fluids that you can get from parts shop other than high performance products. AND it iis synthetic!

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                • No

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                (11 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Only Dot 5 is better

                By knabster

                from Buffalo, NY

                About Me Mechanic

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                Level 3

                Pros

                • Compatible With Dot 3
                • Great For Abs Brakes
                • Higher Boiling Point
                • High-Performance

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

                    Spend a little more and bleed your brakes less. This is a great upgrade to the subs standard DOT 3 your vehicle came with.

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                    • No

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                    (16 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Works good

                    By Ryan C.

                    from Lake Mary, FL

                    About Me Auto Enthusiast, Competitive Driver, Learning Mechanic

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                    Level 5

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • High-Performance
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Large Cars
                      • Small Cars
                      • Trucks

                      Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

                      I used this to fill my brake system and its been alot smoother braking.

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                      (9 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Promising Product

                      By Bob

                      from Chicago, IL

                      About Me Auto Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer
                      Level 3

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • High-Performance

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Large Cars
                        • Small Cars
                        • Trucks

                        Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

                        Can also be used for clutch linkage.

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                        • No

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                        (12 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        would buy this product

                        By roadkingII

                        from Ohio

                        About Me Casual Driver

                        Verified Buyer
                        Level 3

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • High-Performance

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Large Cars
                          • Small Cars
                          • Trucks

                          Comments about Valvoline DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (32 oz.):

                          Excellent!

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                          • No

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                          5 Questions | 9 Answers
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                          • Q:

                            What color is this fluid?
                            Asked on 10/16/2011 by Pistol Pete from Miramar,FL

                            1 answer

                            • CUSTOMER CARE

                              A:

                              The color of this fluid should be Pale, Yellow Liquid.

                              Answered on 10/17/2011 by Aaron from AAP
                          • Q:

                            Can I use this product in my 2004 GMC Savana? And how do I drain the old fluid out, I can't find any info on that? Thanks!
                            Asked on 12/28/2010 by Cris from Lake Worth, FL

                            1 answer

                            • CUSTOMER CARE

                              A:

                              This should work fine with your GMC. To drain the fluid out, you can open up one of the bleeder valves and pump the brakes until it stops shooting fluid out. Then close that one up and open another and do the same thing. Continue this process until you have drained all bleeder valves.

                              Answered on 12/29/2010 by Mike the Auto Parts Master from AAP
                          • Q:

                            Is DOT 3/4 harmful to finishes?
                            Asked on 7/7/2010 by Buster from Boston, NY

                            3 answers

                            • VERIFIED BUYER

                              A:

                              Yes, as far as I've ever heard, all brake fluids will mess up finishes.

                              Answered on 12/26/2010 by Jacob from Charlottesville, VA
                            • CUSTOMER CARE

                              A:

                              Yes any brake fluid could be harmful to finishes.

                              Answered on 7/8/2010 by Kevin from AAP
                            • VERIFIED BUYER

                              A:

                              Yes. All brake fluid is harmful to finishes.

                              Answered on 8/20/2010 by Todd from Shreveport, LA
                          • Q:

                            does it have sillcone in it
                            Asked on 6/10/2010 by Anonymous from sc

                            1 answer

                            • CUSTOMER CARE

                              A:

                              No it does not contain silicone.

                              Answered on 6/10/2010 by Kevin from AAP
                          • Q:

                            CAN THIS MIX WITH NON SYNTHETIC FLUID???
                            Asked on 5/25/2010 by GERARD from NJ

                            3 answers

                            • VERIFIED BUYER

                              A:

                              Valvoline reports this product mixes well with conventional fluids.

                              Brake fluid should be replaced periodically so you may want to consider flushing the system - however this is not required.

                              Answered on 6/1/2010 by jrw2305 from Roanoke, VA
                            • CUSTOMER CARE

                              A:

                              No i do not recommend that you mix non-sythetic with synthetic. It will not mix well.

                              Answered on 5/25/2010 by kevin from AAP
                            • A:

                              Yes, this fluid will mix fine with "non-synthetic" DOT 3 & DOT 4 fluid. However, check the fluid requirements for your vehicle. If it specs a DOT 4 fluid, do not use a "compatible" DOT 3 fluid as it has a lower boiling point & may cause problems in ABS systems. Also, NEVER mix DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluids with DOT 5 (silicone) fluid as they are not compatible. Finally, as JRW mentioned, DOT 3 & DOT 4 fluids do need flushing every 2 years because they absorb water from the atmosphere. This absorbed water will corrode your metal brake lines & components if you don't flush your fluid regularly.

                              Answered on 8/23/2010 by Eiron from Loveland, CO
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