Brake fluids
 

Confused i purchased vavoline heavy duty brake fluid for disc brakes drum brakes and clutch systems .

SAE JI 703 - FMVSS STANDARD NO .116 DOT3 WHICH IS RECOMMENDED IN OUR RX8 MANUAL FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CARS

reading the fine print it also says .in red ... Not recommended for ABS systems ????

Can anyone explain the difference .........whats going on .

cheers
michael

According to their website it looks like you need SynPower brake fluid.. See http://www.valvoline.com.au/products...&category=FCQK

I suspect that it has to do with all those little seals in the ABS valve unit.. I don't know what the one on the RX-8 looks like on the inside, but the Honda prelude in the mid-80s had lots of little rubber seals..

I am 100% sure it is DOT 4 that is used in our car. I have check with Melbourne City Mazda, Victoria's Mazda Australia quarter and another dealer (Brighton) before I put my Motul RBP 600 (which is DOT 4 based) in.

I think DOT 3 and DOT 4 are the same compound but just DOT4 better than 3. However, I think DOT 5 is totally/partially difference and it is not good for the lines we are using :confused: (this info is from Motul). RBP 600 has the highest rating and it is DOT 4 based. PERFECT :cool:

XXUP

Sorted out the vavoline brake fluid mystery swapped it for the synpower $6.99 :cool:
looks like i need to take my glasses next time and read the fine print :eek:

Taka i am sure you are using the best product available as allways ;)AT $$$$

I am getting Royal Purple oil for my differential and my transmission apparently its better than Redline oil , the only downside is they want you to buy it bulk , but i managed to get a 6 litre pack to try out at cost he he he .

cheers
michael