What exactly is LV brake fluid?

[CT8]

I have been wondering.

 

[THafeez]

Low viscosity brake fluid specced for Euro cars.
Audi (2006 on)
BMW (7/2002 on)
MINI (all years)
Saab (all years)
Volkswagen (2006 on)
PENTOSIN DOT 4 LV PDS

 

[KingCake]

It's still a blend of polyglycol ethers, glycol ether esters, and polyglycols like standard glycol-based brake fluid it's just lower viscosity (LV) for faster ABS valve actuation.

 

[KingCake]

Originally Posted By: THafeez
Low viscosity brake fluid specced for Euro cars.
Audi (2006 on)
BMW (7/2002 on)
MINI (all years)
Saab (all years)
Volkswagen (2006 on)
PENTOSIN DOT 4 LV PDS


Uh american cars use LV too.

 

[Kamele0N]

Dot4+... For "up to date" ABS systems (ASR, TCS,...)

 

[SwampSurvivor]

Does it give better gas mileage?

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: Miller88
Does it give better gas mileage?


No but does work better in ABS systems that spec it.

 

[CT8]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: Miller88
Does it give better gas mileage?


No but does work better in ABS systems that spec it.
Trav can it be used in non LV applications?

 

[Michael_P]

Dang CAFE!

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: Miller88
Does it give better gas mileage?


No but does work better in ABS systems that spec it.
Trav can it be used in non LV applications?


Sure can, it works very well in colder climates also.

 

[Jetronic]

Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: Miller88
Does it give better gas mileage?


No but does work better in ABS systems that spec it.
Trav can it be used in non LV applications?


Yes, but it's mor expensive to buy.

However, if it gets real cold where you are it'll help any car that has some form of ABS or traction control using the brakes, during winter.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

$$$$$

 

[nthach]

I've used the LV in my parent's car, so far so good.