Problem?
Just went to Pep Boys (only place in my area where I can get Castrol DOT 3 4
brake fluid) and now it has a new label. Castrol GTLMA (as before) synthetic
brake fluid (this part is new) The label says it exceeds DOT 3 & DOT 4
specs. The label states "You may notice a slight odor and color difference
in Gastrol GTLMA due to its new formula." Que pasa?
Now my dilemma. I just replaced all brake lines but did not replace the
clutch line. I use DOT 3-4 Castrol fluid and that is what remains in the
clutch lines. What, if any, problems will I have using the DOT 3-4 SYNTHETIC
fluid. Should I flush out the clutch line just for the heck of it?? Not a
problem in bleeding as I have Doug Reid's engine compartment bleed extension
installed.
And, just what does synthetic mean anyway. And how is that different from
the regular DOT 3 4 brake fluid which, being a substance not found in nature
has probably a "synthetic" all along. I took several chemistry classes in
college but since this is the year of my 45th reunion, I have forgotten most
of it.
John Sims, BN6
Aberdeen, NJ
www.healey6.com
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