I'll throw in the obligatory if you can afford a BMW you can afford the BMW brake fluid commentWhy can't I just use regular DOT 4 in a BMW? I would just buy the gallon of the BMW Brake fluid, but I don't need a whole gallon.
I believe Toyota still calls for a DOT 3/4.
Bingo! I'd check.What does your owner's manual say?
It doesn’t say anything about brake fluidJust post a picture of the relevant page out of your owner's manual.
What about on the cap or reservoir?It doesn’t say anything about brake fluid
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.What vehicle do you have again?
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.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.
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.
I’ll probably go Pentosin DOT 4 LVYeah 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.
I'm seeing motorcraft and pentosin available at o'riellys(around 32/liter)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)!
It’s 12 at fcp euro. Thanks for the helpNAPA has the Pentosin product for sale at $16/liter when you buy online and are a rewards member.