What do I do if my shop tries to sell me a brake flush based on color, moisture ot time/mileage?
Realize that most automotive service facilities are honest and trying to do the right thing for you and your vehicle. In most cases, unnecessary brake fluid replacement recommendations based on color, time/mileage, moisture or boiling point are not intentionally to deceive you. It is more likely they are they are not aware of the new MAP standard or FASCAR technology. Color – If your shop recommends brake fluid replacement based on color, it is likely that he is just following “tradition”. It has been determined by brake fluid manufacturers and experts that you cannot tell brake fluid condition by color. There is no science or standard to justify brake fluid replacement based on color or it “looks dirty”. One common tactic is to show a sample of new fluid compared to a sample of your fluid. Again there is no basis or foundation that the “color” means the fluid should be replaced. Please be patient, the shop is not likely trying to intentionally deceive you, they may not be informed on
