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14-12-2010, 08:59 AM
oilman
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DOT 5.1 has higher specification still and is for fast road and occasional track day
use. It has a similar spec to DOT4 for the boiling point (>260) but is a lot lower
viscosity @-40C typically 900 centistokes (compared to 1500 - 1800 centistokes for
DOT 4 and super DOT 4).
Listed in the table below, are the minimum dry/wet boiling point specifications for
each DOT level.
BOILING POINT:
DOT 3 - 205C (dry) / 140C (wet)
DOT 4 - 230C (dry) / 155C (wet)
DOT 5 (silicone) - 260C (dry) / 185C (wet)
DOT 5.1 (PAG) - 260C (dry) / 185C (wet)
Super Dot4 * - 300C (dry) / 195C (wet)
(racing brake fluid)
* Super DOT4: The main difference between DOT 4 and Super DOT 4 is the dry
boiling point. Normal Dot4 is >260C whilst Super DOT 4 is more like >310C
With thanks to Martyn Mann - Technical Director Millers Oils.
Cheers
Guy.
Opie Oils
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