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Wayne S., Motorcycle Mechanic
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Welcome,
That lid confuses almost everybody, it means
use DOT 3 and anything up to but not including DOT 5 which is a silicone
fluid which is NOT compatible with 3 and 4 which are compatible.
DOT 4 has a higher boiling point so use DOT 4 if available.
DK
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Hi, use DOT 4 as DOT 5 is NOT compatible.
Let me know if you need more info.
DK
Let me know if you need more info.
DK
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