Synthetic brake fluid
04-30-2012, 08:17 PM
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Synthetic brake fluid
I have the posts about synthetic brake fluid NOT being able to absorb the moisture. If changed REGULARLY is synthetic fluid ok or should I steer clear of it altogether?
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
04-30-2012, 09:10 PM
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Any brake fluid, "synthetic" or otherwise, is fine for your car as long as it says "DOT3" or "DOT4" on the label. Castrol, Valvoline, Prestone and Amsoil (among others) each offer a synthetic brake fluid.
Perhaps you are thinking of silicone based brake fluid, which is a DOT 5. While it's true that it is very non-hygroscopic (doesn't absorb moisture easily), DOT 5 should NOT be used.
I prefer the DOT 4 since it typically has a higher wet boiling point than DOT 3.
HTH
Perhaps you are thinking of silicone based brake fluid, which is a DOT 5. While it's true that it is very non-hygroscopic (doesn't absorb moisture easily), DOT 5 should NOT be used.
I prefer the DOT 4 since it typically has a higher wet boiling point than DOT 3.
HTH
04-30-2012, 09:19 PM
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100% on the mark!!! D O NOT USE DOT 5!!
I have used and perfer SYNTECH Dot 4
04-30-2012, 10:52 PM
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Depends on what you're going to use your car for. If it's spirited driving DOT 4 will be plenty. I track my my car and use Motul 600.
05-01-2012, 07:21 AM
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Any brake fluid, "synthetic" or otherwise, is fine for your car as long as it says "DOT3" or "DOT4" on the label. Castrol, Valvoline, Prestone and Amsoil (among others) each offer a synthetic brake fluid.
Perhaps you are thinking of silicone based brake fluid, which is a DOT 5. While it's true that it is very non-hygroscopic (doesn't absorb moisture easily), DOT 5 should NOT be used.
I prefer the DOT 4 since it typically has a higher wet boiling point than DOT 3.
HTH
Perhaps you are thinking of silicone based brake fluid, which is a DOT 5. While it's true that it is very non-hygroscopic (doesn't absorb moisture easily), DOT 5 should NOT be used.
I prefer the DOT 4 since it typically has a higher wet boiling point than DOT 3.
HTH
