Re: [MV] CUCV brake fluid

T. Hintopoulos (hint@northnet.org)
Tue, 25 May 1999 07:36:06

At 12:17 AM 5/25/99 -0400, Joe Boone wrote:
Question - is there a simple smell, taste, feel, or
>"litmus" test to verify what fluid is in the system, short of a chemical
>analysis?
>Thanks in advance.
>Joe

Real simple test Joe:

Take a small sample, a few drops of water.

If it is DOT 5 Silicone, it wouldn't mix.

If it is DOT 3 Alcohol, IT WILL!

Keep the DOT 5.

My 3 cents.

Good Luck.
Ted H.

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