Valvoline DOT 3 & 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid

[The Critic]

This appears to be a Gold Eagle product: https://www.goldeagle.com/product/valvoline-dot-3-4-synthetic-brake-fluid/

Does anyone know where we can find a TDS for this product? I would like to see the dry/wet boiling points, along with the viscosity at -40C.

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[JavierH19]

Whenever they start with that full synthetic nonsense I'll never buy it. All dot 3 and 4 is 100% synthetic no matter what.

If it says dot 3 and 4 then it's dot 4. Even in systems that call for dot 4 I'd still rather use dot 3. I don't run my vehicles hard nor does it get cold enough to where the low viscosity of dot 4 is beneficial but I'd rather it absorbs less water during the interval until i change the brakes and bleed them.

 

[mccandish]

According to the pic on Amazon, these are the boiling points

Further reading link: Handy brake fluid comparison chart

 

[The Critic]

According to the pic on Amazon, these are the boiling points

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Further reading link: Handy brake fluid comparison chart

284F is the minimum boiling point for all DOT3 fluids. An exact number for this fluid would be helpful.

 

[Escape08]

I would rather use DOT 4 only for vehicles that specify DOT 4 and DOT 3 only for vehicles that specify DOT 3.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

According to the pic on Amazon, these are the boiling points

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Further reading link: Handy brake fluid comparison chart

The minimum for DOT4 is 311F

Here is the PI sheet for the Gold Eagle-made Valvoline DOT 3/4
Dry boiling point 446F
Wet boiling point 311F
Unfortunately, no viscosity listed.

 

[BHopkins]

Although the labeling says it "surpasses" the specifications for DOT 3 and 4, where Gold Eagle does not provide a link to a MDS for this product, it seems safe to assume that the product only "surpasses" those specifications sufficient to ensure that, even with normal variations in their manufacturing process, it still meets the specifications. I wouldn't expect much more.

Look elsewhere if you are looking for a brake fluid that exceeds DOT 4 specs. Not trying to detract from your original question, but it is hard to beat Bosch ESI 6 Extended Service brake fluid, which exceeds DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1, for performance and price. And they freely share their product performance data, not only on the can, but on their product website, and on their product literature.

I'm kind of glad that I looked this up, as I learned that Bosch ESI6 brake fluid meets DOT 4 LV. That is helpful for me, as the specs for both of my cars recommend LV brake fluid. Looks like I've been using the right thing all along.

https://www.boschautoparts.com/p/esi-brake-fluid

 

[rollins.]

Well the documents that specify exact numbers are pretty old :
https://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007/brakeflush/Valvoline_Synthetic_DOT_3_&_4_Brake_Fluid.pdf
Unclear what GE's product (current,exact) boiling points are.

Also,ATE Typ200/Blue Racing boiling points in the comparison chart above are not correct...They should be :
Boiling point (ERBP) 292°C
Wet boiling Point (WERBP) 202°C
...probably there are more like that.

 

[iCurious]

https://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007..._3_&_4_Brake_Fluid.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com