You can find information on changing your brake fluid yourself is to go online and look up under the information for changing brake fluid. You can also speak with a mechanic.
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I wouldn't recommend it if it hasn't leaked.
It means you should fill it up. It may have leaked or used it.
A leak in the brake system. Fluid has leaked out and air is now in your lines. This can be from a brake cylinder at wheel or in master cylinder, or even worse a rusted brake line. Check and repair it NOW.
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You may still have air in the system, also check to make sure the brake fluid level sensor in the brake fluid reservoir is plugged in and working.
Most UK vehicles, the recommendation period is two years for mineral brake fluid. Silicon fluid should not need changing as it does not absorb water.
It doesnt matter whether its running or not. Brake fluid is hydroscopic, which means it absorbs water from the atmosphere so it has to come from a sealed container and your cars brake fluid needs changing every two years. Light yellowish colour is ok, if its a dark colour it needs changing.
It uses brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid (brake fluid) is fed by the brake fluid reservoir. The clutch fluid reservoir is just beneath the brake fluid reservoir. So, add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir to fill the clutch fluid, also.
Yes. Normal brake fluid is actually synthetic