Do I need LV Dot 4 for Vehicle With DSC?
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I'll throw in the obligatory if you can afford a BMW you can afford the BMW brake fluid comment
Since you dont list a car its hard to answer your question with anything resembling specific answer.
quoted incase the post is edited. so my reply makes sense.
What does your owner's manual say?
Bingo! I'd check.
Who cares if Toyota still calls for DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid.
I would use what it calls for instead of wanting to hear the answer that says, "I don't see why not unless you live where it's really cold in the winter".
The auto makers, including Ford in their F150 for a few years now, have specified DOT 4 LV for a reason.
It seems there are some members here that ask questions wanting to use the wrong fluid and want blessings from favored members stating it's okay to use it.
Do you really want the thicker fluid in an ABS control module/pump when it's cold out if it works overtime while dealing with traction control and/or the brake system? Using the wrong fluid can stress the pump and kill it.
I would use what it calls for instead of wanting to hear the answer that says, "I don't see why not unless you live where it's really cold in the winter".
The auto makers, including Ford in their F150 for a few years now, have specified DOT 4 LV for a reason.
It seems there are some members here that ask questions wanting to use the wrong fluid and want blessings from favored members stating it's okay to use it.
Do you really want the thicker fluid in an ABS control module/pump when it's cold out if it works overtime while dealing with traction control and/or the brake system? Using the wrong fluid can stress the pump and kill it.
Just post a picture of the relevant page out of your owner's manual.
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It doesn’t say anything about brake fluid
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2011 BMW 328xi and 2013 BMW x3 28i. It’s not that I’m too cheap to buy the BMW brand fluid, but if I can get something just as good locally, then I’m all in. Both cars are due for brake fluid flush.
Yeah but you don't need the brand, you need the specification. Nothing wrong with BMW branded fluid but you're going to pay more for the label.
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I know what you mean. The DOT 4 LV isn’t too pricey, but I have to order online. Some BMW fluids are crazy expensive (100 dollars a liter)!I'll throw in the obligatory if you can afford a BMW you can afford the BMW brake fluid comment
Since you dont list a car its hard to answer your question with anything resembling specific answer.
quoted incase the post is edited. so my reply makes sense.
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I’ll probably go Pentosin DOT 4 LV
I'm seeing motorcraft and pentosin available at o'riellys(around 32/liter)
but if you have time I'd order from FCP euro.
half liter for 6.69 or liter for $12.69
even with shipping thats a win.
NAPA has the Pentosin product for sale at $16/liter when you buy online and are a rewards member.
LV probable stands for low viscosity and using the wrong fluid could interfere with proper operation of the brakes in an emergency stop.
All BMWs use LV DOT 4. Main reason it allows the DSC (ABS/stability control/traction control) to work faster, and therefor better in colder temps. Right when you need all those systems the most. Dealer sells it in 1L (sometimes 500ml) bottles. I believe it is repackaged Pentosin fluid.
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It’s 12 at fcp euro. Thanks for the help
Another great low viscosity DOT4 brake fluid is ATE Original SL.6. Every ATE brake fluid I've ever researched far exceeds the specifications.
