I learn something every day. I appreciate the good information about DOT5
and DOT5.1.
Terry Geiger
>
> What color is the DOT 5.1? I think it's clear. Yep - found a couple of web
> references for it.
>
> I think that the 5.1 stuff is based on the boron-esther (I think this is
> the compound) and does not use silicone... so it's clear and I'm fairly
> sure it is compatible with DOT 3/4 (because those are boron-esther).
> Seriously, if the previous owner said "synthetic" and the fluid is clear,
> I should think that we're talking DOT 5.1 here.
>
> the regular DOT5 silicone stuff is def. purple.
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