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Old 05-24-2013, 08:41 AM   #12
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Re: Replace DOT 3 with DOT 5 Brake Fluid

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Originally Posted by rattle69 View Post
Problem is dot 5 is racing fluid. It is to be changed always. It is not hydroscopic meaning meant to absorb water. If left in too long dot 5 will loose it's boiling point much faster that dot 3 or 4. It is used for racing only. Dot 5 is not recommended for every day use. Supercars come with dot 4...
Every single vehicle in the Postal Service delivery fleet uses DOT5. All day every day. No racing, just work. It's good stuff.
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