Maintenance & Service IntervalsDiscussionCommunity Starter

2025 Toyota Camry — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — second opinion before I spend money

TorqueMechanicishCommunity StarterMay 31, 20262025 Toyota Camry XSEDetroit

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? Mileage is about 31,000.

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TowCommuterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 31, 2026permalink

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2025 Toyota Camry, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2025 Toyota Camry in Detroit. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

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