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Which brake fliud to use? BMW or other?
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04-09-2012, 12:01 PM | #1 |
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Which brake fliud to use? BMW or other?
Its time for my 2 yr brake fluid flush and this is the first time I will be doing it myself since the car is no longer under warranty/maintenance.
The car is a daily driver. Regular stop and go during rush hour traffic on the interstate. Never on the track. My question is... Should I use the standard BMW brake fluid or should I switch to another brand for better protection? Or would that not be necessary? Any input on this would be great. Thanks. |
04-09-2012, 09:03 PM | #2 |
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All modern BMWs use DOT-4 brake fluid. Sometimes it is hard to find, or you will only find DOT-3/DOT-4 synthetic. I bought some Pentosin (German) brand DOT-4 ("Super 4) at an auto parts store that caters to foreign cars. I paid $16 for a 1L can and a 1/2L can.
A lot of people also use ATE brand either ATE super-blue or ATE200 (gold colored). |
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04-10-2012, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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thanks. I was looking the ecs tuning website and found both of the ate fluids you mentioned.
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...Braking/Fluid/ are there any major differences between the 2 fluids? also does anyone have any comments about the ATE SL6? Would 1L be enough to flush the entire brake system? |
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04-10-2012, 11:15 AM | #5 |
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Thanks. I guess that was really my main question... is there any real reason for me to switch from OEM brake fluid? especially under my normal driving conditions. Would I have any noticeable advantages of an aftermarket fluid?
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04-10-2012, 03:00 PM | #6 |
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There will be no advantage to ANY DOT 4 over another in a daily driving situation. I've used Valvoline DOT3/DOT4 for about a decade in many BMWs. Easy to find (AutoZone) and cheap.
1 liter/quart should be enough if you're not wasteful. Wouldn't hurt to buy two and have extra around for top-off or next time around. Last edited by CirrusSR22; 04-10-2012 at 03:05 PM.. |
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04-10-2012, 03:29 PM | #7 | |
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I believe BMW's OEM is Castrol LMA. I was told that by a parts guy at Tischer BMW many years ago and used it in my E30 for a long time. |
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04-12-2012, 11:28 AM | #10 |
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I use ate super blue and have used super blue in my e90, e46, and 3 of my bikes I have had.
I have had good experience with ate fluid, mainly I like it cause it is blue.
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