Practice question

Which of the following brake fluids are glycol-based and can be mixed if necessary, and which must NEVER be mixed with them?

  1. DOT 3 and DOT 4 are glycol-based and can be mixed; DOT 5 is silicone-based and must NEVER be mixed with them.
  2. DOT 4 and DOT 5 can be mixed freely; DOT 3 must never be used in disc brake systems.
  3. DOT 3 and DOT 5 are glycol-based and can be mixed; DOT 4 is mineral-based and must never be mixed with them.
  4. All DOT ratings represent identical chemical compositions and can be mixed without restriction.

Answer: A — DOT 3 and DOT 4 are glycol-based and can be mixed; DOT 5 is silicone-based and must NEVER be mixed with them.

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