Pentosin DOT 4 LV ,is this good for E90 ? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Kodak · 08-28-2012, 12:14 PM

Just want to know if Pentosin DOT 4 LV brake fluid is good enough for a 2006, 325xi , I'm about to make a purchase between Pentosin, Castrol GT-LMA, or Ate, any assistance would be appreciated.

AlanAZ · 08-28-2012, 07:16 PM

I've used it, but felt the pedal got soft quicker than I expected, and changed to ATE Typ 200 when I replaced the front brakes.

I have 6 mths on the ATE, but I feel no degradation, and based on experience with it on my E46, should hold up better for 2 yrs.

Efthreeoh · 08-28-2012, 08:42 PM

Brake fluid is brake fluid. If it meets DOT 4 spec then it will work as good as any for the two-year period it will be in the system. I have Pentosin in my car right now. I flushed the brakes in May of this year. It works as it should.

Kodak · 08-30-2012, 11:20 AM

Well I purchased the Valvoline brake fluid which I read is pretty good compared to Castrol GT LMA, I bought it on sale for $5.99 for 32 ounce bottle

at Advanced Auto Parts in Yonkers,NY, the sale ended 8/29/12.

Valvoline Synthetic
High dry boiling point up to 480°F
Minimum wet boiling point is 311°F

http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...brake-fluid/28

Castrol GT LMA - DOT 4 -
High dry boiling point up to 446ºF
Minimum wet boiling point is 311ºF

08-28-2012, 12:14 PM	#1
Kodak The Law Drives: 06 325xi, 4dr, Alpine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 307 iTrader: (0)	Pentosin DOT 4 LV ,is this good for E90 ? Just want to know if Pentosin DOT 4 LV brake fluid is good enough for a 2006, 325xi , I'm about to make a purchase between Pentosin, Castrol GT-LMA, or Ate, any assistance would be appreciated. __________________ 2006 Alpine ,325xi sedan,Terra, steptronic,Xenon,heated seats,Premium package
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AlanAZ Captain Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 775 iTrader: (4)	I've used it, but felt the pedal got soft quicker than I expected, and changed to ATE Typ 200 when I replaced the front brakes. I have 6 mths on the ATE, but I feel no degradation, and based on experience with it on my E46, should hold up better for 2 yrs. Last edited by AlanAZ; 08-28-2012 at 07:33 PM.

08-30-2012, 11:20 AM	#4
Kodak The Law Drives: 06 325xi, 4dr, Alpine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 307 iTrader: (0)	Valvoline & Castrol GT LMA brake fluid Well I purchased the Valvoline brake fluid which I read is pretty good compared to Castrol GT LMA, I bought it on sale for $5.99 for 32 ounce bottle at Advanced Auto Parts in Yonkers,NY, the sale ended 8/29/12. Valvoline Synthetic High dry boiling point up to 480°F Minimum wet boiling point is 311°F http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...brake-fluid/28 Castrol GT LMA - DOT 4 - High dry boiling point up to 446ºF Minimum wet boiling point is 311ºF __________________ 2006 Alpine ,325xi sedan,Terra, steptronic,Xenon,heated seats,Premium package

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08-28-2012, 08:42 PM	#3
Efthreeoh Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: MARLAND Posts: 973 iTrader: (0)	Brake fluid is brake fluid. If it meets DOT 4 spec then it will work as good as any for the two-year period it will be in the system. I have Pentosin in my car right now. I flushed the brakes in May of this year. It works as it should.