[jbellk75rt]

BMW brake fluid..........
FCP and Bimmerworld both have BMW brake fluid listed as low viscosity for a great price butttttt the bottle says high performance and not low viscosity. Is it really low viscosity or should I spend the extra $$ on ATE or Motul? This is just for a daily driver.

[Efthreeoh]

Just get DOT 4 fluid. Stop stressing.

[jbellk75rt]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Just get DOT 4 fluid. Stop stressing.

I wasn't like this before I bought a BMW.

[slupie]

Originally Posted by jbellk75rt

BMW brake fluid..........
FCP and Bimmerworld both have BMW brake fluid listed as low viscosity for a great price butttttt the bottle says high performance and not low viscosity. Is it really low viscosity or should I spend the extra $$ on ATE or Motul? This is just for a daily driver.

I used Pentosin DOT 4 LV Low Viscosity Brake Fluid, Advance Auto Parts by me used to carry it in stock.

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by jbellk75rt

I wasn't like this before I bought a BMW.

It's OK to "buy a BMW". Just DON'T "buy the BS" you may often see on Forums & "Web Lore".

With MOST Fluids, how often they are changed is more important than "Genuine BMW", as long as the fluid (oil, brake, AT, coolant, P/S) is CORRECT Type and a reasonable spec.

Now if you are driving a "Race Car" on the Track, that's another matter. "ONE Size Fits All" does NOT apply.
George

[Red Raider2]

I bought mine from Amazon
Pentosin 1405116 CHF 11S Long-Life

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by Red Raider2

I bought mine from Amazon
Pentosin 1405116 CHF 11S Long-Life

Uhhhh -- That's Power Steering (Hydraulic) Fluid, NOT Brake Fluid.

[Red Raider2]

Originally Posted by gbalthrop

Uhhhh — That's Power Steering (Hydraulic) Fluid, NOT Brake Fluid.

Oops!! That is embarrassing

[jbellk75rt]

Originally Posted by Red Raider2

Oops!! That is embarrassing

If you want embarrassing I could tell you how long it took me to disconnect the PCV hose behind the valve cover today. At least I didn't break it.

[Red Raider2]

Originally Posted by jbellk75rt

If you want embarrassing I could tell you how long it took me to disconnect the PCV hose behind the valve cover today. At least I didn't break it.

Oh yeah, that is the hardest connector I have ever had to deal with!

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by jbellk75rt

I wasn't like this before I bought a BMW.

BMWitis. It's like OCD, but with a BMW...

[mattanderson]

. . . you drove a Hyundai to get here tonight, I drove an $8,000 BMW; that's my name.

[mainbearing]

I think either one will work. I use Valvoline, flushed every 2 years, and it is normal viscosity.

But if you are OCD then Pentosin DOT 4 LV, $14.80/L:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...42508&pt=11389

[Brian86]

Just go to the parts store and get the Valvoline DOT 3/4.

It's fine. Don't even need to pay for shipping or wait.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Yes your suspicion is correct, the fluid you see on FCP is the non LV one from BMW. I don't see where they mention LV. It seems they don't carry the LV BMW for some reason, can't find it anywhere. The part number is 83132184843, actually I think there's a lot of part numbers for it.

Had this dilemma of fluid to use a while ago to. Realised car specs for LV instead of normal DOT 4. I believe it has to do with better function with ABS/DSC system. I used to shop by brake fluid temp but since mine is also just a daily although I do drive and push it, I switched to LV because why not and it's not that expensive. I either buy it from dealer if I need it ASAP or actaully prefer to get Pentosin DOT 4 LV when I order parts online.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Yes your suspicion is correct, the fluid you see on FCP is the non LV one from BMW. I don't see where they mention LV. It seems they don't carry the LV BMW for some reason, can't find it anywhere. The part number is 83132184843, actually I think there's a lot of part numbers for it.

Had this dilemma of fluid to use a while ago to. Realised car specs for LV instead of normal DOT 4. I believe it has to do with better function with ABS/DSC system. I used to shop by brake fluid temp but since mine is also just a daily although I do drive and push it, I switched to LV because why not and it's not that expensive. I either buy it from dealer if I need it ASAP or actaully prefer to get Pentosin DOT 4 LV when I order parts online.

On the agenda this spring is brake fluid changes for my 3 BMWs. At 27 years old the Z3 also was due for a brake hose refresh. I bought three (3) quarts of DOT 4 LV Pentosin off of Amazon. Two of the cans arrived all dented up. I guess it was stock from some store that couldn't sell the dented cans.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

On the agenda this spring is brake fluid changes for my 3 BMWs. At 27 years old the Z3 also was due for a brake hose refresh. I bought three (3) quarts of DOT 4 LV Pentosin off of Amazon. Two of the cans arrived all dented up. I guess it was stock from some store that couldn't sell the dented cans.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

... I bought three (3) quarts of DOT 4 LV Pentosin off of Amazon. Two of the cans arrived all dented up. I guess it was stock from some store that couldn't sell the dented cans.

Fork-Lift drivers aren't required to be "LICENSED"/ Insured.
George