The process works because liquids are incompressible, and the density remains almost unchanged even during pressure and temperature rises. However, the fluid must retain its properties at all ...

Of all the systems in your car, perhaps the most important to your safety are the brakes. Modern vehicles use hydraulic fluid to transmit pressure from a master cylinder to individual cylinders at ...

To most drivers, an oil change, a fresh oil filter, maybe some new spark plugs, and a quick tire check is enough car maintenance. Fair enough — but when did your brake fluid last cross your mind? You ...

Every driver will eventually encounter car problems along the way. Addressing these DIY-style can help you save money, learn more about how your car works, and gain valuable skills. Brakes are a key ...

It's probably a safe bet that street rodders tend to pay above-average attention to the maintenance of all their cars. But it's probably an equally safe bet that few of us consider brake fluid as ...

If the brake pedal in your car has gone soft over time or your brakes don’t feel as tight and immediate as they used to, you might need to bleed your brake fluid. The brake fluid in your car collects ...

Out of all the fluids that could be leaking from your car, brake fluid might be one of the hardest to diagnose. It doesn’t have a color, it doesn’t have a particularly strong smell, and it might not ...

Bleeding your car's brakes sounds intimidating until you actually do it. If your brake pedal feels squishy, or you've just replaced brake pads or lines, bleeding the system can bring your stopping ...

Automotive fluids are rather gross and toxic, and brake fluid is among the worst of them. Glycol-based brake fluid (DOT 3 or 4), used in the vast majority of cars, can act like paint thinner if ...