There is more to consider than just boiling point. DOT 4 is less hygroscopic than DOT 3 & being less hygroscopic, absorbs less moisture from the air. This means less corrosion & longer lasting brake hard parts. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com Did you try to call & I did not answer? I apologize but I never answer numbers I don't recognize because I'm tired of sales people trying to sell me life insurance, health insurance, Obama insurance, merchant services, very expensive money and the latest, greatest "guaranteed to make millions" investment. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of JRodgers Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 10:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Break Fluid - DOT 3 vs DOT 3/4 Vs DOT 4 Dot 3 = Boil point 280 Dot 3/4 = Boil Point 480 Dot 4 = Boil Point 512 In looking at Brake Fluids tonight - "ol Red needs a refill - I found these numbers. The shelves were full of DOT 3 and 3/4 but only one little can of Dot 4 - And I wanted a 32 oz container at least. Question: Would the Dot3/4 be safe for use in the Vanagon. I'm suspicious of it - but there are copious amounts available. But the boil point is 32 degrees below the DOT 4. Comments? Thanks, John
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