| rayleiwu |
| Are the brake fluid and power steering fluid in MO life-time mantainace free ? Could any body confirm that? |
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| Eric L. |
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Originally posted by rayleiwu
Are the brake fluid and power steering fluid in MO life-time mantainace free ? Could any body confirm that?
Theoretically they do not need to be changed, but they do wear out. Brake fluid will absorb moisture over time, but not so much that it is an issue anymore - I recommend bleeding the brakes every time the pads are changed.
As for the power steering fluid, its up to you, but I use a turkey baster and some PVC tubing to suck out the old fluid and then refill with new fluid - its cheap and can't hurt. But most people don't do it. |
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| njjoe |
rayleiwu-
Nissan has no recommended replacement intervals for either the power steering or brake fluids. That would lead one to believe that they would last a "lifetime".
I plan on keeping my MO for 5 years so I have no intention of changing either fluid. However, if I was the original owner of a 1963 split-window Corvette I would have changed both fluids at least once every decade. :p
-njjoe |
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| himo |
What does the fluid changing color (darker) suppose? Do you all think any type of contamination or abrasives?
Thanks! |
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| njjoe |
himo-
Welcome to the forum!
Depending on the fluid in question, a change in color (darker) could reflect contamination and/or prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
-njjoe |
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