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Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif

To: triumphs@autox.team.net, Dave Connitt <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Changing from DOT 3 to DOT 5 Fluif
From: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 23:33:45 +0000
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---- Dave Connitt <dconnitt@fuse.net> wrote: 
> Just wanted to pass on that when I recieved my clutch master cylinder from The
> Roadster Factory, the box had a label that said "Use of synthetic hydralic
> fluid will void warranty". 

That's odd.  "No DOT 5" warnings are common; but DOT 5 is not the same as 
"synthetic".  

In fact, all DOT brake fluid is "synthetic" (not refined directly from 
petroleum) and it is quite common to see the "synthetic" name applied to DOT 3 
& 4 brake fluid.  For example:
http://goo.gl/vwNQU

Randall

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