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| techtalk:ref:wheels03 [2024/05/21 05:16] – [Brake Fluid Shelf Life] hippysmack | techtalk:ref:wheels03 [2024/05/23 04:33] (current) – [Example of outdated (new) bottle of brake fluid] hippysmack | ||
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| ===== Brake Fluid Shelf Life ===== | ===== Brake Fluid Shelf Life ===== | ||
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| * **Storage Area**: | * **Storage Area**: | ||
| - | * Store undercover, away from moisture and direct sunlight. | + | * Store undercover, away from moisture and direct sunlight |
| * **Storage Temp**: | * **Storage Temp**: | ||
| * The majority of brake fluid manufacturers suggest storing unopened sealed containers between 20C (68F) and 40C (104F). \\ Note: different brands list different storage temps so check your fluid manufacturer for actual storage temp suggested. | * The majority of brake fluid manufacturers suggest storing unopened sealed containers between 20C (68F) and 40C (104F). \\ Note: different brands list different storage temps so check your fluid manufacturer for actual storage temp suggested. | ||
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| * The storage time (or shelf life) includes from the time the bottle was sealed at the manufacturer, | * The storage time (or shelf life) includes from the time the bottle was sealed at the manufacturer, | ||
| * Some brands publicize the shelf life of their brake fluid but most do not. | * Some brands publicize the shelf life of their brake fluid but most do not. | ||
| + | * As can be seen from the chart below, different brands will list different shelf life of their brake fluid. | ||
| * **Lot Number**: | * **Lot Number**: | ||
| * Every bottle of brake fluid should have a lot number printed somewhere on the label or bottle. \\ The lot# should include the date it was bottled. \\ The date within the lot# may be variations of Month-Day-Year or a Julian style date code. | * Every bottle of brake fluid should have a lot number printed somewhere on the label or bottle. \\ The lot# should include the date it was bottled. \\ The date within the lot# may be variations of Month-Day-Year or a Julian style date code. | ||
| * If the lot number is faded or unreadable, don't buy/use it. It may have already died on the shelf before you bought it. | * If the lot number is faded or unreadable, don't buy/use it. It may have already died on the shelf before you bought it. | ||
| - | * If ordering thru mail, check the lot# when you receive it. | + | |
| - | | + | * You can call the manufacturer and ask for replacement or refund if it's past the shelf life date (or just dispose the bottle) |
| + | * You can also call them and ask how to read the date on the bottle. | ||
| The chart below was compiled from Technical Data Sheets (TDS), read as public flyers, from different brake fluid manufacturers. \\ | The chart below was compiled from Technical Data Sheets (TDS), read as public flyers, from different brake fluid manufacturers. \\ | ||
