DOT 3 and 4 are also hydroscopic, i.e. absorb water. My understanding is that
5.1 is the new and improved replacement for DOT 3 (mostly US) and DOT 4 (mostly
non-US).
Pete
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@csus.edu>
> (note to self: Finish web searches BEFORE hitting the SEND button...)
>
> One site I read stated that 5.1 absorbs moisture, and will damage
> paint. Two things that straight 5 reportedly does not do.
>
> So is 5.1 just an incompatible version of 4?
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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