jacko
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 07:41 PM |
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Brake fluid
I have just been talking to some one on here about brake fluid
I have had 5.1 dot in the indy for 5 years [ no problems ]
He thinks i should be using 4 dot or less 3
What do people think
Jacko
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mookaloid
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 07:45 PM |
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5.1 is fine.
Not a good idea to change now - the different specs aren't totally compatible
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 07:45 PM |
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Why would you use a theoretically lower spec fluid?? Stick to 5.1 if thats what you always have and are happy with it
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iank
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 07:48 PM |
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Is he confusing DOT5.1 with DOT5 (i.e. Silicone)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_5.1
Though if the fluid is 5 years old it could do with changing.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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jacko
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 08:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
Is he confusing DOT5.1 with DOT5 (i.e. Silicone)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_5.1
Though if the fluid is 5 years old it could do with changing.
It has been  today with nice new 5.1
that how we got talking about it
Now its ready for it's MOT and the SUN i hope
Jacko
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britishtrident
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 07:02 AM |
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DoT 5.1 has to be changed more often than DoT4
I use DoT4 in all my vehicles and change it at least every 2 years or everytime the pads are changed.
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