Twelve to thirteen years ago I switched the TR3A to Dot 5 - I bought a
gallon and used it and recapped it. I finally used the last of it on the
Stag this year. No problems -- and yes the cap was on but it was pretty
close to empty for a long time. In very humid Florida. So, just keep it
capped.
Tom
Subject: Re: [TR] Using Opened Brake Fluif
>> I guess the real question here is if one opens a bottle of brake fluid
>> and
> pours some into the car and replaces the cap, can one use the bottle at
> some
> future date?
>
> While it is true that the fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb H2O from
> the
> air, the process takes time and a brief period of being open and the small
> amount of air that replaces the amount of fluid that is dispensed do not
> represent
> an amount of water that is worth begin concerned about.
>
> But if you leave the cap off...
>
> Dave
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