Dot 5.1 brake fluid
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Dom
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Got a litre of this in the garage that I didn't use in one of my old cars. Beemer is going in for oil service and brake fluid change tomorrow, can I give them this to use?
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iKst
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If its properly stored then yes. If its was open for too long then its probably not a good idea.
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Dom
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it's still in the bottle... I'll take it with me and see what they say as the beemer is dot 3 standard I think?
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iKst
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Its DOT 3 because there were no DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 in those days 
DOT 5.1 is 100% "compatible" with DOT 3 and 4...just better. Higher boiling point, more resistant to water etc. If its in original bottle and is not open than it will be ok.
DOT 5.1 is 100% "compatible" with DOT 3 and 4...just better. Higher boiling point, more resistant to water etc. If its in original bottle and is not open than it will be ok.