Nope, it is not the same.
IMHO, you should use DOT 5 (and NOT silicone based as it does not hold up to
the heat.)
And yes, Lucas still makes the stuff though it can be a bit hard to find.
Some Euro/Asian auto performance shops carry the stuff. I picked mine up at
a shop in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
>From the 1 litre bottle on my shelf: LUCAS DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid, PBF501.
SKU# 5-012445-076125
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Allan
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Hal436@aol.com
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2000 9:27 AM
To: Tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Lubricants
I just replaced the Clutch Master Cylinder on my Tiger and the mechanic used
Dot 3 brake fluid. I checked my owners and shop manuals and they both state
that Castrol/Girling Amber Fluid should be used. Is Dot 3 the same item ?
If not, do I need to purchase Dot 4 ..... or Amber Fluid ?
Thanks in advance
Hal Jean
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