Dot3 Versus Dot4 Brake Fluid

[ls400_1999]

Folks,

Today, I did brake flushes for all my cars (Benz S500 2000 , Porsche Boxster 1999, Honda Accord 2003, Lexus LS400 1999). I used DOT4 ATE Super Blue for all the cars using the Motive power bleeder. When I am done, I just realize that the Lexus LS400 use DOT 3 fluid as indicated on the cap! (The other 3 care all DOT4) I am kind of embarassing about not reading what is one the cap :-( I was kind of trying to finish the job and I thought all modern cars will use the same fluid. So the big question is can I use DOT4 fluid on the 1999 LS400 Lexus? Any expert out there can give some advices? Please? If not what do I do now? Re-flush with DOT3 ?

Thank a lot.

Tony

[Lexusfreak]

ATE Super blue (or 'Smurf Blood') fluid is excellent stuff....and DOT 4 is fine in place of DOT 3.....you'll be just fine. B)

[Randy&Bonnie]

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[eatingupblacktop]

Folks,

Today, I did brake flushes for all my cars (Benz S500 2000 , Porsche Boxster 1999, Honda Accord 2003, Lexus LS400 1999).

Tony

Interesting assortment of vehicles you have. It's always insightfull to get real world commentary. Since you have essentially a long term basis for comparison, what has your experience been with these cars? How would you rate them against each other?

[ls400_1999]

Regarding reliability:

1 -> Lexus

2 -> Honda

3 -> Porsche

4 -> Benz

Fun to drive:

Don't have to spell it out here.

Comfortable level:

1 -> Benz

2 -> Lexus

3 -> Honda

4 -> Porsche