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yellow car, a honda japanese sport car model image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.com There are a variety of components that go into keeping a car maintained and running smoothly. Regular maintenance appointments are necessary to check car function and various fluid levels. Transmission fluid and break fluid are two of the fluids commonly monitored. Transmission fluid is a lubricant used in the transmission of a vehicle. Different types of transmission fluid are necessary for automatic and manual transmissions. The fluid allows the parts of the transmission to move freely. In automatic transmissions, the fluid also acts as a coolant and helps transmit power. AutoZone defines brake fluid as a specially formulated liquid used to transmit brake pedal pressure from the master cylinder to the wheel cylinders. It is important to maintain brake fluid that is free of contamination and moisture. Brake fluid that is high in moisture can inhibit brake function. Although brake and transmission fluids are both vital to proper function of a vehicle, this is essentially the only similarity they share. The fluids differ in composition, in the location of the vehicle in which they function, and in the frequency with which they should be changed. Adding brake fluid to a Vehicles is not necessarily a scheduled maintenance procedure. While the master cylinder reservoir should be topped off, when it gets low, its due to other factors. Low brake pads will cause the hydraulic caliper pistons to extend outward further to allow the thinned pads to contact the rotor. This scenario sucks out more of the brake fluid (hydraulic fluid) from the master cylinder to accommodate the pistons reach. While Vehicles most often employ wear sensors on the pads to warn the driver when the pads are low, topping off the master cylinder prevents the brake fluid light from illuminating on the dash to alert the driver. Under The Hood: How to Add Brake Fluid to a Jeep Grand CherokeeRaise the hood of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and locate the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir. It is located on the drivers side firewall at the rear of the engine compartment. (See Resources) Its a small white rectangle component with a yellow cap on it.Inspect the amount of fluid in the master cylinder and then compare the fluid level to the full marking stamped visibly on the side of the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir.Remove the yellow cap, if necessary, to add fluid to the master cylinder.Add DOT 3 brake fluid to the reservoir. DOT 4 brake fluid is also acceptable, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee calls for DOT 3. Do not add DOT 5 brake fluid or any other type of fluid to the master cylinder. Petroleum-based fluids such as coolant, engine oil, power steering fluid or transmission fluid will contaminate and damage the rubber seals in the entire braking system. If youre unsure what kind of fluid is in the bottle, buy a new bottle of DOT 3 brake fluid to add to the master cylinder.Pour the fluid into the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir until it reaches the full line stamped on the outside of the master cylinder.Replace the cap to the master cylinder.Have your brakes checked to make sure theyre not getting too thin. DOT 3 brake fluidShop rag How to Add Brake Fluid to a Chevrolet LuminaPlace the transmission in the Park position. Turn the ignition switch off. Allow the engine to cool. Pull back on the hood release lever located under the dash to the left of the drivers side. Release the hood safety catch located under the left center of the hood. Lift the hood to its fully opened position.Locate the brake master cylinder with the attached brake fluid reservoir next to the firewall on the drivers side the engine. Wipe the brake fluid reservoir lid with a clean rag or paper towel to clean it before opening. Grasp the brake fluid reservoir lid and twist it counter clockwise. Remove the lid from the reservoir and set it aside.Check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir. There will be a high and low level indicator on the reservoir or on an attached dipstick on the lid. Ensure the brake fluid in the reservoir rests between those two levels. Do not add brake fluid unless the fluid level is below the low level indicator.Place a shallow funnel into the brake fluid reservoir. Add only enough DOT-3 brake fluid to the reservoir to bring the fluid level to the low level indicator. Lift the funnel carefully and allow any remaining fluid to drip into the reservoir. Place a rag or paper towel under the funnel to prevent brake fluid from dripping on the engine. Set the funnel aside.Replace the lid onto the reservoir and twist clockwise to seal the brake fluid reservoir. Close the hood. Dispose of the soiled rags or paper towels in an approved container. Have the brake system inspected by a professional as soon as possible. A clean rag or paper towelDOT-3 Brake FluidA shallow funnel How to Add Brake Fluid to My 2003 Ford EscapeOpen the Escapes hood and locate the brake master cylinder reservoir -- the translucent, plastic reservoir on the drivers side, rear of the engine compartment.Twist the brake master cylinder reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove it.Check the level of the brake fluid relative to the Max and Min lines on the reservoir -- you may need to clean the master cylinder reservoir with a shop cloth to get a clear view of the lines and the fluid.Add DOT 3 brake fluid to the master cylinder reservoir, only if the level is lower than the Min line. There is no need to add fluid if the level is above the Min line.Close the brake master cylinder reservoir cap and close the Escapes hood. Clean shop clothsDOT 3 brake fluid How to Add Brake Fluid to a 2006 Ford TaurusRaise the hood of the Taurus. Locate the brake fluid reservoir, in the rear of drivers side engine compartment.Remove the lid from the top of the reservoir. Pour brake fluid into the reservoir, until the fluid level is at the Full mark on the side of the reservoir.Replace the brake fluid reservoir cap. Make sure the cap it turned clockwise as far as it can go, to ensure a proper seal. 1 container DOT 3 or higher level brake fluid

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