DOT 3 is the most commonly used type of brake fluid. It's amber in color and has a boiling point of 401º F when fresh and 284ºF when fully degraded.

Brake fluid is essential in every car, much like oil or gearbox fluid. However, a lot of car owners neglect replacing it. How often does it need to be replaced?

If you add DOT 3 to a system designed for DOT 4, you're essentially watering down the good stuff. The boiling point of your brake fluid cocktail will consequently drop, negating the performance ...

Q: I have a 2000 Chevy Cavalier Z-24 edition. The brakes don't work but the Brake and ABS lights don't come on. I've added fluid and bled the brakes. The left front and right back brakes work but ...