On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:15:11 -0500, Nate Nagel >
wrote:

>metspitzer wrote:
>> I found some at a relative's house that may be 15 years old.
>> It is in a can with a screw off top. I didn't notice the brand.
>
>If it is a metal can and has an airtight seal, it is probably OK.
>However if the seal has been compromised in any way it is likely full of
>moisture and only good for paint stripper. Personally I would not use
>it. If it has ever been opened and partially used, it is definitely
>trash. DOT 3/4 brake fluid is highly hygroscopic, this is why you
>should change it every couple of years.
>
Oh hell, I never touched the brake fluid on my '88 Celebrity in the 14
years it was in there.
Never had any indication it was affected.
Same with my current cars, one a '90 and the other a '97.
Never touched the fluid.
These are closed systems.

--Vic