How many liters of brake fluid does the Lavida need?
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Lavida brake fluid requires 1 liter. Lavida brake fluid: For general models, Bosch brake fluid DOT4 is sufficient. Location of the Volkswagen Lavida brake fluid reservoir: The Volkswagen Lavida brake fluid reservoir is located on the right side of the engine compartment. According to official recommendations, it must be replaced every two years. If the mileage exceeds 50,000 kilometers before two years, the brake fluid must also be replaced. During seasonal changes, especially in winter, if you notice a decline in braking effectiveness, it may be due to the brake fluid's grade not being suitable for winter conditions. In such cases, when replacing the brake fluid, choose one with lower viscosity at low temperatures.
For the Lavida, generally prepare 1 liter of brake fluid for replacement, but I adjust the amount based on the actual situation. Previously, when helping a friend replace the brake fluid on a 2018 1.5L manual transmission model, we used about 0.75 liters. This amount requires completely draining the old fluid, which involves using professional equipment to extract it from the wheel cylinders of all four wheels one by one. A special reminder: brake fluid is highly sensitive to moisture, so any opened container must be used up within six months. Personally, I prefer using DOT4 specification and replace it every two years or after driving 40,000 kilometers—after all, brake system failures are no joke. After replacement, always pump the brakes a few times to test the pedal feel and ensure thorough air bleeding.
Last time at the repair shop, I saw a Lavida Plus getting its brake fluid changed. The mechanic used a 1-liter bottle of Bosch DOT4. He mentioned that newer cars with ESP systems take particularly long for fluid changes due to extended pipelines and needing diagnostic tools to bleed the modules. Actually, most cases don't require a full bottle, but it's always good to have extra. My old Lavida had three fluid changes in ten years - once at a roadside shop resulted in spongy brakes, which turned out to be due to air in the lines. So the key isn't about how many liters, but whether the change is thorough!
