I typically had my Accord 2006 SE serviced by a local Honda dealer and my second brake fluid replacement was no exception.
However, from the invoice, I quickly realized that the technician used a Valvoline Professional Series (VPS) DOT 4 which was obviously against my Accord 06 owner manual.
"Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible. "
When I showed this paragraph to the service advisor, he first tried to convince me that the VPS DOT 4 is better than Honda HD DOT 3 and all Honda dealers are using VPS DOT 4 as recommended by Honda. I asked for an official proof from Honda which he cannot provide. His service manager tried to call someone (presumable a Honda employee?) but did not succeed.
Eventually the service advisor let me make a decision whether I would like to replace the VPS DOT 4 with Honda DOT 3 free of charge. It was too late and I told him that I would let him know a few days later.
Now, my humble question is whether I should ask for a replacement from a safety point of view? BTW, The new fluid gives me a softer brake feeling than Honda Dot 3 just replaced.
Any suggestions are more than welcome
However, from the invoice, I quickly realized that the technician used a Valvoline Professional Series (VPS) DOT 4 which was obviously against my Accord 06 owner manual.
"Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible. "
When I showed this paragraph to the service advisor, he first tried to convince me that the VPS DOT 4 is better than Honda HD DOT 3 and all Honda dealers are using VPS DOT 4 as recommended by Honda. I asked for an official proof from Honda which he cannot provide. His service manager tried to call someone (presumable a Honda employee?) but did not succeed.
Eventually the service advisor let me make a decision whether I would like to replace the VPS DOT 4 with Honda DOT 3 free of charge. It was too late and I told him that I would let him know a few days later.
Now, my humble question is whether I should ask for a replacement from a safety point of view? BTW, The new fluid gives me a softer brake feeling than Honda Dot 3 just replaced.
Any suggestions are more than welcome