What type of brake fluid can I add to a 2005 jaguar xj8 VDP? Can I use Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3&4?

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Normally you lift the bonnet, pull the dipstick and test it, however Jaguar in their wisdom made it a sealed system with a fill level plug which is accessed from under the vehicle.

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Xj8 vdp psds are the correct type

I can't remember the last time I saw a reservoir cap that didn't say right on it what type fluid to use. If yours is unreadable, you can use DOT 3, 4, or 5.1 Most US made cars were using DOT 4 by 2006, VW was probably ahead of the curve. The primary difference between 3, 4, and 5.1 is boiling point. I would probably use DOT 4, because you don't want lower boiling point fluid than was intended for the vehicle design. If you add 4 to existing 3 you raise overall boiling point (good), where if you add 3 to existing 4 you lower it (bad).

DO NOT USE DOT 5 because it is silicone based and will not mix with glycol based 3, 4, and 5.1.

the most likeley cause is the rear pads siezed in the caliper frames, when you apply the electronic park brake it detects incorrect travel and disables the park brake.check that first.the park brake motor is also suspect. you should really get the fault codes out of the parkbrake module to help diagnose yhis issue.

the brakes are pretty much just like any car,remove the fluid reservoir cap,then the tires,then disconnect the neg term on the battery,remove the calibers,then compress with a c clamp,then install,..the bearing are removed by releasing the hub assembly by removing the axle bolts and pin, i will send pictures Monday if need be...once the bearings are replaced make sure the hub isnt overtightened...and put the reservoir cap back on the brake unit...

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Just use a normal DOT-3 brake fluid! Just always check the color and level of the fluid!
If it is dirty( black ) u need to drain the whole system and put in a new DOT-3 brake fluid!

Valvoline DOT 3 & 4 brake fluid. VW's past the 1996 Model year use DOT 4, so your safest bet is the Valvoline combination.

Any DOT 3 brake fluid, avaible in most retail giants and auto parts stores.

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You can use either DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.

Both are compatible but the DOT 4 fluid has the higher boiling point and is the better fluid to use.

(You cannot use the DOT 5 silicone fluid in your vehicle).

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
100% Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil
SAE 5W-20 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil
Above 9°F......15W-40
Above 0°F......10W-30
Above 19°F......20W-50
All Temps......5W-20
Manual Transmission,.....GL-4
75W-90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Automatic Transmission,4 Speed AT.....SLF[1]
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....PS
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Power Steering Fluid
Brake Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid

1. Kia automatic transmission fluid, SP-III.


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