<VV> Re: <> Dexron in brake system ??

[Jim Burkhard]

OK, we give up.  Why on earth would you do this?  DOT-3 
brake fluid is cheap, easy to get, and apparently the OEM 
considers its specs to be the closest match for the 
engineering requirements.  What's the incentive?

Jim Burkhard

tom zimmermann wrote:
> I've just replaced the hyd clutch system (removed,cleaned and re-installed same units) on my 88 s10,and instead of Dot-3 brake fluid I filled it with Dexron-lll...it's working fine,and was wondering about the pro's/cons of using it in the Corvair's brake system,,mainly because Dexron doesn't absorb moisture like brake fluid does... any thoughts?...Tom..//