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#1169523 06/15/2016 5:02 AM
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Replaced master cylinder on 1948 1/2 ton ,original cylinder, what kind
Of fluid should I use,how many dots fluid should l use, dos it matter?thanks

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I recently rebuilt my master cylinder on a 54 1/2 ton. I didn't think to ask this question. I just put the basic Dot 3 in it. That was about 2 months ago. So far so good. Fingers crossed and hope Dot 3 is the right answer.


Dave from Northern Kentucky
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DOT 3 is the same as the OEM fill. DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 will also work fine, the primary difference being the boiling point. You will want to stay away from DOT 5, which is a silicone based fluid that is not compatible with the DOT 3/4/5.1 glycol based.


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