Quote:
Originally Posted by wpoll
Be careful not NOT mix DOT 5 fluid with DOT 3, DOT 4 etc. fluids.
DOT 5.1. is OK though...
DOT 3, 4 and 5.1 are glycol-based.
It's a bit confusing...
DOT 5 is silicone-based and will NOT mix with the others - it can result in blocked brake systems. 
|
EXACTLY!!!
It is critical that folks considering a synthetic brake fluid in our ABS brake system equipped vehicles use
DOT 5.1
Mike