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03-06-2009, 06:17 PM
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Castrol LMA Brake Fluid
Anyone used the Castrol LMA fluid in their van? LMA= low moisture activity. It's supposed to absorb less moisture from the air. Min wet boiling point= 311F, Min dry boiling pt= 509F. Close to the values (550F) for the Motorcraft fluid specified and at nearly 1/4 the cost. I put in a 500f fluid last year, but only bled. I'd like to do a full fluid replacement this spring with a vaccum unit (the one mentioned in various threads from Harbor Freight). Just suck out all the old and fill with the new. What think you all?
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#2
03-07-2009, 08:35 AM
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Re: Castrol LMA Brake Fluid
what dot rating is it?
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#3
03-07-2009, 12:28 PM
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Re: Castrol LMA Brake Fluid
Says it exceeds DOT 3 and 4 requirements. Whatever that means. Our vans specify DOT 3 (I think), so it should do the job. I just know that it has much higher boiling points than anything available in my area.
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#4
03-07-2009, 01:37 PM
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Re: Castrol LMA Brake Fluid
I'm not brake fluid authority, I'm sure others will chime in but I know that different dot ratings can't be mixed. I have heard that when changing the system over completely it can be done but I'd wonder about fully flushing a system and switching without removal of lines. I'd do further research if I were you.
Piper
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