Brake fluid question - Page 2 - LotusTalk

fpitas · 06-25-2009, 11:17 AM

I'm pretty sure our cars came from the factory with DOT 4, the Owner's Manual says to use DOT 4 brake fluid. You should certainly not consider using DOT 3 fluid, despite what someone said.

407Driver · 06-25-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pengineer91

Many use ATE type 200 (amber colored) alternating with ATE Super Blue (Blue colored). It's basically the same stuff, just with different dyes. The change in color makes it easy to tell when you've flushed all the old fluid out. Both are DOT 4.

Having said that, Castrol LMA is a solid performer, and available just about anywhere.

Iv been using the ATE 200 alternating blue then gold just for the reason you stated. You get a really clear indication with color change.

Rennstore · 07-16-2009, 02:33 PM

Motul RBF600, hands down. Relatively reasonably priced, perfect for a Lotus.

Craig

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fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,826	I'm pretty sure our cars came from the factory with DOT 4, the Owner's Manual says to use DOT 4 brake fluid. You should certainly not consider using DOT 3 fluid, despite what someone said. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles & needs rebuilding... Last edited by fpitas : 06-25-2009 at 12:01 PM.

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Rennstore Living for track days Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 286	Motul RBF600, hands down. Relatively reasonably priced, perfect for a Lotus. Craig __________________ Craig

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