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There is an increasing awareness of the dangers of water- and corrosion-producing contaminates.
Brake fluid contaminated by moisture dangerously lowers the boiling point of the fluid to the
point that, even under ordinary conditions, your brakes could get hot enough to cause the brake
fluid to boil.

This causes vapour to form in the brake system. The vapour is compressible, causing a low or no
brake pedal. Moisture gets into the fluid because conventional brake fluid is hygroscopic–it has a
magnetic attraction for moisture, which it absorbs from the atmosphere. In the vehicle, moisture
is absorbed through the brake master cylinder reservoir and permeable brake hoses. As a result, the moisture, along with the steel lines, rubber hoses, cast iron, aluminum, and brake fluid, can reach a temperature of 450 to 500 degrees F. This causes an electrochemical reaction that makes the brake fluid so acidic that it can result in early failure of brake components. 

Maintain Your Car Properly
You will reduce your car's emissions and enhance its performance if you follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance guidelines. By taking proper care of your car you will also extend its life, increase its resale value, and optimize its gas mileage.
Recommended maintenance intervals and product specifications for your car are outlined in the owner's manual provided by the manufacturer. The manual also explains the manufacturer's warranty of the emission control system. Contact the manufacturer of a nearby dealer to obtain the owner's manuals if you do not have one.

Proper maintenance generally involves changing oil periodically and keeping your car tuned. Air filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, oxygen sensors, hoses and other expendable parts should be replaced at regular intervals. Fuel injector and induction system service are also very important items. It's also important to keep the tired inflated to recommended pressure and aligned properly. The will minimize tire wear and help your car get the best possible fuel economy.

Finally, be aware that emissions will increase dramatically if you tamper with your car's emission control system.

Tampering
Tampering is the act of removing, disabling or altering any emission control device or sensor that is installed on a motor vehicle. Today's vehicles are designed with emission controls as integral components of the operating system. Any tampering with this system will not only drastically increase emissions but also is likely to have a negative effect on vehicle performance and durability.
Many drivers ask about use of "premium" grade gasoline. These fuels contain additives to increase octane. Only a small percentage of vehicles require high-octane fuel for optimum performance; these are generally turbo-charged or high-performance vehicles. Check your owner's manual to see what type of fuel is recommended for your car. Unless your car needs high octane fuel, use of "premium" gasoline will not improve performance or emissions - it will just cost you more.

Habits To Avoid
Even a perfectly maintained car will pollute more than necessary if it is driven carelessly. Your car's emissions will be lower if you apply common sense to your driving and follow basic rules of the road. Driving situations likely to increase pollution include: