From: William C. Vose (wcvose@cfl.rr.com)
Date: Sun Jul 13 2003 - 11:56:26 PDT
you have "6" wheels on your M151???
David Cole wrote:
> Then consider me a 5 year test case.
>
> I purchased 3 gallons of Dot 5 from Gene a year or so ago, but before
> that I was using Civy DOT 5 bought from NAPA (it is clear). I've been
> using the Mil Dot 5 I purchased from Gene and it acts just like the
> Civy DOT 5 I bought from NAPA. No discernable difference, except for
> the price and the color.
>
> The reason I use DOT 5 in my M51 is that it is stenciled on the inside
> of the passenger door and there is a bright yellow sticker on the dash
> that says Use DOT 5 only or something like that. I got the hint and
> only use DOT 5.
>
> My truck has had a slow brake fluid leak since I got it. I have to
> refill the master cylinder every 3 months or so. It doesn't get
> better or worse. I'm pretty sure it is the master cylinder. But the
> brakes work great, I can lock up all 6 wheels and I check the brake
> fluid level before I drive it, that's a rule.
>
> Dave
>
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>
> On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:35:12 -0600, Gene Pantano <truks@cs.quik.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Something you all may be missing..DOT5 for the US Government is a bit
>> purle
>> in color.. The color does not come from having some foreign fluid put
>> into
>> it..it is purple because that is what our Government specified to be the
>> color. Clear DOT5's are civilian...they will never be found in the
>> Military
>> system - anywhere. It would be extremely dangerous....some kid GI would
>> think it was regular DOT3 and use it is something - and then the $#!%
>> would
>> hit the fan....
>> Purple is correct..and will stay that way. NEVER mix a civilian DOT5
>> with a
>> Military DOT5...it may work...BUT - it may not. It depends on the
>> brand and
>> such...and it just is not worth the expense and time to tear down a
>> brake
>> system to clean it - to save $20 or so.
>> Gene
>>
>>> I'm afraid that is not always true.
>>>
>>> I have purchased clear DOT5 from NAPA.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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