In a message dated 3/27/02 11:09:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
mghirsch@netzero.net writes:
> I have seen DOT 5.1 Brake fluid. It is non silicon and supposedly
> compatible
> with Dots 3 and 4. Does anyone know anything about it?
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Correct! It is NOT silicone and is actually a higher spec DOT 4 fluid. Who
knows why they called it DOT 5.1!!! Just to confuse the issue, methinks.
Valvoline also makes a full synthetic (non-silicone) brake fluid that is DOT
4 rated and (supposedly) compatible with other DOT 4 fluids.
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'75 Midget "The Project"
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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