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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood Brake/Clutch Fluid
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Use the same fluid for both the brakes and clutch.
Checking the Brake Fluid
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The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Checking the Clutch Fluid
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The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Brake/Clutch Fluid
If the speciied brake luid is not available, you
should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 luid from a sealed container as a temporary replacement. Using any non-Honda brake luid can cause corrosion and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the brake system lushed and reilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
NOTICE Brake luid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive damage. If the brake luid level is at or below the MIN mark, have the system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads by a dealer.
Brake Reservoir
MIN
MAX
Checking the Clutch Fluid
If the clutch luid level is at or below the MIN mark, have the system inspected for leaks or a worn clutch plate by a dealer.
Clutch Reservoir
MINMAX
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