Since your car’s brakes are part of a hydraulic system, they won’t function without this critical fluid, and it’s essential to change it regularly. Choosing the right type is also paramount, and ...

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 ...

The most important fluid in your car is perhaps the most ignored. This article is intended to give you both a sense of what you need to do to make sure your brake fluid is in good shape and will allow ...

Q. We have a 2019 Toyota Sienna with less than 50,000 miles, and have been advised to have the brake fluid flushed. Over the last 15 years we have owned six Toyotas and have never had the brake fluid ...

Brake fluid is essential for a vehicle's brakes to work properly. Over time, brake fluid can absorb moisture from the atmosphere which reduces its boiling point and therefore effectiveness. This ...

Q: At 13,000 miles, my 2020 Honda CR-V Touring is showing an alert code that I should change my brake fluid. My local mechanic is saying this is not necessary given the low mileage. What is the ...

We’ve been getting more and more letters and e-mails questioning the need for brake fluid replacement. Most readers suspect that the service might be a rip-off because they have never had it done ...

Last year, I bought a new 2025 Acura RDX SH-AWD. After 5 months and 1,500 miles, all the dashboard warning lights activated and the steering ...