The owners manual states under 'Service Intervals':
My car is almost 3 years old so figured I should get this done. Reading further on in the maintenance section:
So the steps to "health check" the brake fluid appear confusing. "Do not top up your brake fluid" yet here's 4 steps detailing how to top up your brake fluid...
Thought I should at least check the levels and check for moisture in the brake fluid. I bought a cheap brake fluid tester from Amazon, the Duoyi DY23B - other more well-known brands are surely available:
Removed the service cover in the frunk to reveal the brake fluid reservoir. DOT3 as clearly marked on the lid. Level of fluid looked fine.
I cleaned the cap before removing it to avoid debris falling into the reservoir. Turned on the device and set to DOT3. Put the probe (also cleaned first) into the reservoir:
Reading was 1.5%. Over 3% will give you a warning and suggests it's time to change your brake fluid.
Replaced cap, wiped probe, replaced service cover. 5 min job and done for another two years.
Note: This is testing for moisture in the brake fluid. The paper type test strips check for corrosion from the brake lines. I haven't tested for this yet.
- Brake fluid health check every 2 years (replace if necessary) or, if the vehicle is used for towing, replace the brake fluid every 2 years.
My car is almost 3 years old so figured I should get this done. Reading further on in the maintenance section:
So the steps to "health check" the brake fluid appear confusing. "Do not top up your brake fluid" yet here's 4 steps detailing how to top up your brake fluid...
Thought I should at least check the levels and check for moisture in the brake fluid. I bought a cheap brake fluid tester from Amazon, the Duoyi DY23B - other more well-known brands are surely available:
Removed the service cover in the frunk to reveal the brake fluid reservoir. DOT3 as clearly marked on the lid. Level of fluid looked fine.
I cleaned the cap before removing it to avoid debris falling into the reservoir. Turned on the device and set to DOT3. Put the probe (also cleaned first) into the reservoir:
Reading was 1.5%. Over 3% will give you a warning and suggests it's time to change your brake fluid.
Replaced cap, wiped probe, replaced service cover. 5 min job and done for another two years.
Note: This is testing for moisture in the brake fluid. The paper type test strips check for corrosion from the brake lines. I haven't tested for this yet.