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How to Check Brake Fluid Levels

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Summary: Learn how to check brake fluid levels and perform basic auto maintenance with expert auto mechanics advice in this free online car care video clip.

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Jake Burt Jake Burt has been working in the automotive industry for close to a decade and is currently the store manager of Burt Brother tires in Sugarhouse, Utah. read more

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How to Check Brake Fluid Levels

Hi, I'm Jake from Burt Brothers Tire, and on behalf of ExpertVillage.com I'm talking about all of the fluids under your hood today and in particular, brake fluid. Okay, brake fluid's pretty specific and it's not something that if you don't have a lot of experience in you don't really want to mess around with. Okay, it'll tell on the cap which type of brake fluid you want to add, and you want to just pay attention to the level here, you can see on the reservoir that it has a maximum level and a minimum level. Anywhere in there is an effective range but obviously right on the maximum level would be the best. If it is low, if you've had a brake light come on on your dash as you've been driving, it's strongly an indication you should have your brakes checked and you should have this topped off by a certified mechanic, they can get the proper fluid in there. Replacing the wrong fluid can be very detrimental to the brake system there, so if you don't know what you're doing have a mechanic help you out with that and stop by any local garage or part store and they should be able to help you out with that. Okay.

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