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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
switch to dot 4 or 5, higher boiling point
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Boiling point is not really an issue for street cars. Regular autocrossers & open trackers sure.
Happy reading:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...fluid_1a.shtml
We won’t even discuss DOT 5 fluids as they are completely unacceptable to the high-performance enthusiast..... Silicone-based DOT 5 fluids are for non-driven trailer queens because they don't have the moisture issues like the others..
but the message here is this: it’s fine to upgrade from DOT 3 fluid A to DOT 3 fluid B, but you should think twice (maybe even three times) before switching from DOT 3 fluid A to DOT 4 fluid of any sort.
Then it gets into 5.1 v 5, and how some quality DOT3 may be better than a cheaper DOT4.
Best advice for a street car is to stay with what you have, likely DOT3.