[TR] Using Opened Brake Fluif

[THOMAS FANSHER]

Twelve to thirteen years ago I switched the TR3A to Dot 5 - I bought a 
gallon and used it and recapped it. I finally used the last of it on the 
Stag this year. No problems -- and yes the cap was on but it was pretty 
close to empty for a long time. In very humid Florida.  So, just keep it 
capped.
Tom


Subject: Re: [TR] Using Opened Brake Fluif


>> I guess the real question here is if one opens a bottle of brake fluid 
>> and
> pours some into the car and replaces the cap, can one use the bottle at 
> some
> future date?
>
> While it is true that the fluid is hygroscopic and will absorb H2O from 
> the
> air, the process takes time and a brief period of being open and the small
> amount of air that replaces the amount of fluid that is dispensed do not 
> represent
> an amount of water that is worth begin concerned about.
>
> But if you leave the cap off...
>
> Dave