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Old May 28, 2018 | 12:12 PM
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My brake fluid is low, it takes #4 brake fluid. Can I top it off with some of my own brand of #4 even if I dont know the brand the previous owner used that's already in it? I own a 09 sportster.
 
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DOT 4 is DOT 4.......use it
 
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DOT 4 is DOT 4.......use it
ok well if that's the case I'll top it off with my stuff then. Thank you
 
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Yep, DOT is the standard they all meet to be called that. I've been using Advance Auto store brand brake fluid for years.
 
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Like oil, different labels does not always mean different fluid.

As stated DOT 4 should be DOT 4.
 
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