Re: Brake Fluid Question
From: zaksteig (zaksteig@gmail.com)
Date: Tue 22 Apr 2008 - 20:53:50 EDT
I used some valvoline synthetic DOT 4 fluid once. And replaced my
master cylinder a week later, due to leaking. GTLMA for me.
Zak
--- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, "mike harrel" <mharrel2005@...> wrote:
>
> While researching a change to silicon [DOT5] brake fluid in one of my
> rarely driven cars, not recommended btw, a question concerning Peugeots
> came up.
>
> I have always used Castrol GT-LMA in my Pugs as I have been told that
> it was the only fluid compatable with Pug seals--its low moisture
> activity was essential. I now find that DOT4 fluids, not DOT3, are
> designated "low moisture activity"--neither Castrol nor DOT bothered
> to explain how a glycol molecule can be taught not to be attracted to
> water, but that's another story.
>
> Anyway, does anyone know if DOT4 fluid can be used in Peugeots? It's a
> lot easier to find and cheaper than the Castrol.
>
> Mike
>
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