RE: Ford Escort.
Like most companies, Ford reccommends "their brand" of DOT 3 brake fluid for servicing. In this case, according to numerous articles, Motorcraft Dot 3 actually has a much higher boiling point than other typical DOT 3's. Racers consider it a cheap alternative to other products, I'm told.
The Motorcraft Dot 3 sells locally for $4 per 12 oz. (not available here in 32 oz.) Most aftermarket Dot 3's sell for $4 to $5 dollars for 32oz ie.-Prestone.
Is there any reason I cannot use Prestone DOT 3/other aftermarket for this application? Safety? Performance? Warranty? Other?
I know about Valvolene Synpower and wish to keep that out of the discussion.
Like most companies, Ford reccommends "their brand" of DOT 3 brake fluid for servicing. In this case, according to numerous articles, Motorcraft Dot 3 actually has a much higher boiling point than other typical DOT 3's. Racers consider it a cheap alternative to other products, I'm told.
The Motorcraft Dot 3 sells locally for $4 per 12 oz. (not available here in 32 oz.) Most aftermarket Dot 3's sell for $4 to $5 dollars for 32oz ie.-Prestone.
Is there any reason I cannot use Prestone DOT 3/other aftermarket for this application? Safety? Performance? Warranty? Other?
I know about Valvolene Synpower and wish to keep that out of the discussion.