DearMissMermaid
Well-known member
After reading one of the posts here about tragedy on the road, I decided to go over my engine checking fluids, belts, batteries, all the boring stuff I should be doing more often, but I don't do a ton of miles, so I get lazy. I certainly know better, just busy or lazy at times.
My 23 years in the Caribbean taught me to constantly be vigilant about my boat and jeep engines. But there was no AAA or Coachnet or anyone to rescue you. If you got into trouble with your boat or car, you best get yourself out of trouble again. Now I am sick, old, tired, lazy and in America.
On my little old Class C...
My brake fluid reservoir is installed on a slope, so the full line is not at all level. I am not sure what this means or exactly where the fluid should be. It appeared to me that I might need a dab of brake fluid for good luck.
I pulled out a brake fluid bottle that came with the RV. It seemed to slosh around like water. I thought I remembered brake fluid being a bit thicker. Because I've discovered a few goofy antics from the prior owners or their repair person, I thought I should inspect the fluid. I poured some into an empty coffee can and it was clear and liquid like water.
Well in the Caribbean, my brake fluid in one of my jeeps needed about a tablespoon a month. No one ever really found the problem, so it seemed cheaper to just keep it topped up. The brake fluid I bought there was always pinkish red in color.
So when I saw this brake fluid was clear and runny like water, I tossed it all out. I haven't been shopping to buy any more yet. No car, so I save up my errands and drive the wheel estate.
Now I heard a rumor that brake fluid can come in any color including clear.
So, did I just throw out perfectly good brake fluid?
My 23 years in the Caribbean taught me to constantly be vigilant about my boat and jeep engines. But there was no AAA or Coachnet or anyone to rescue you. If you got into trouble with your boat or car, you best get yourself out of trouble again. Now I am sick, old, tired, lazy and in America.
On my little old Class C...
My brake fluid reservoir is installed on a slope, so the full line is not at all level. I am not sure what this means or exactly where the fluid should be. It appeared to me that I might need a dab of brake fluid for good luck.
I pulled out a brake fluid bottle that came with the RV. It seemed to slosh around like water. I thought I remembered brake fluid being a bit thicker. Because I've discovered a few goofy antics from the prior owners or their repair person, I thought I should inspect the fluid. I poured some into an empty coffee can and it was clear and liquid like water.
Well in the Caribbean, my brake fluid in one of my jeeps needed about a tablespoon a month. No one ever really found the problem, so it seemed cheaper to just keep it topped up. The brake fluid I bought there was always pinkish red in color.
So when I saw this brake fluid was clear and runny like water, I tossed it all out. I haven't been shopping to buy any more yet. No car, so I save up my errands and drive the wheel estate.
Now I heard a rumor that brake fluid can come in any color including clear.
So, did I just throw out perfectly good brake fluid?