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Old 05-26-2018, 04:51 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ME_Andy View Post
And another thing to consider is that Nissan 'recommends' changing the brake fluid every year. I'm going to try to do it every 3. Upgrading to DOT4 is a nice, simple mod.
What, is Nissan trying to throw a little love back to the stearlerships by way of overprescribed fluid changes?

Why would Leaf brakes require more frequent changes than any other vehicle?

I tend to change brake fluid every decade, whether the vehicle needs it or not.

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