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Old 08-22-2012, 10:33 AM
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I am looking to flush the brake fluid on my 2006 HONDA CR-V 4WD, but I cannot find to buy Honda Heavy Duty DOT-3 Brake Fluid. The Oil Stores offer only DOT-4 fluid. Can anyone tell me that I can use that kind of fluid, or what else? I have no acces to a Honda Dealer Service Shop. Thank You!
 
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Old 08-22-2012, 11:24 AM
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You should use DOT3 but if not available use heavy duty DOT3 or 4.
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 03:15 AM
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I'm telling that what recommends HONDA USER GUIDE is clear, but I will find an alternative more helpful. What they recommend to me is DOT 4, 750 ml for a full flush.
Could that be right? Thank You
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 04:25 AM
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2006 cr-v owners manual says to use DOT 3 "Honda Fluid" you can get honda fluid from the internet honda dealers selling them, shipped to you. don't need a dealer in your area. and use as much as needed to do a full flush. The manual also says if you use and aftermarket oil, it may cut the life of the unit down.
 
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Old 08-31-2012, 08:22 PM
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hondas are very picky when it comes to certain fluids other then engine oil and washer fluid only use honda fluid.
 
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I just bled the brakes on my 2010 civic using honda brake fluid. Members on other forum seem to think that most brands heavy duty dot 3 , even dot 4 is ok. I will not substitute other brands for the transmission fluid, steering pump fluid and radiator coolant .
 
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