From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Sun Jul 13 2003 - 12:43:47 PDT
M51, not M151. 5 Ton Dump, gas engine.
Dave
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 14:56:26 -0400, William C. Vose <wcvose@cfl.rr.com>
wrote:
> 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
>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>
>> 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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-- Dave
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