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2022 Cadillac Escalade — brake fluid is old but still looks clean

UsedCarNomad6Community StarterSep 4, 20262022 Cadillac Escalade SportSalt Lake City
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 6,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in Salt Lake City. What would you check next?
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V8Fan152Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. In Salt Lake City, dedicated winters on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. That's where I'd start. On “brake fluid is old but still looks,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
OldSchoolWrenchCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In Salt Lake City, dedicated winters on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. I'd do that before spending real money. Any freeze-frame data saved? I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
GarageCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
This is a climate question as much as a tire question. If Salt Lake City only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade can be the saner daily. I'd do that before spending real money. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. That's my plan before I call anyone.
CityPilot690Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
This is a climate question as much as a tire question. In Salt Lake City, dedicated winters on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. I'll poke at it this weekend.
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