DOT 4 & Seafoam

[Hook#3287]

I know some guys like to use the winter months to swap out the fluids.

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

They also have Seafoam with a $5.00 discount on 2 bottles.

[Patrick]

And here I thought you had some formula to mix them together.

[Pepmyster]

And here I thought you had some formula to mix them together.

Me to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hook#3287]

I suppose you could w/o dying, but what would you use it on, or in?

[Jess from VA]

Ice.... and shaken not stirred, of course.   

[Hooter]

   I use Sea Foam religiously in everything I have. One store has it for $11.00 and you go down the road a half mile and get it for $7.00. The store at $11.00 wonders why it doesn't sell and the $7.00 store can't keep it in stock. I told the owner of the $11.00 store to send someone to the other store and he would be able to figure it out. The money grubbin ass he is.

[solo1]

Yep, I find that Sea Foam prices are all over the map. We all use it here and it works great for storage.

[Pappy!]

I suppose you could w/o dying, but what would you use it on, or in?

Well, of course you would use the Seafoam to keep your Dot 4 clean while in the hydraulic system!
 

[bill-jr]

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

Is there an option besides dot 4 ??? 

[Hook#3287]

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

Is there an option besides dot 4 ???  

I haven't looked into it that much, but DOT 4 has been harder to find, for some reason, and supposedly there's a HYBRID out there.  I've heard DOT 5 is available.

Maybe the hybrid or DOT 5 is better?  Don't know.  But DOT 4 works and I found it at 5 bucks for a Qt and thought I'd pass the info on.

[cookiedough]

A few years ago (2-3)  advanced auto parts had one of those coupons online available and I picked up in store a gallon jug of seafoam vs. just the 16 ounce can is all.  It was a lot cheaper to do it that way and still have about 1/2 the big white jug left of seafoam.

Does seafoam have a shelf life once opened or not opened??    I would not think so, but stabil has a shelf life that I know since after a few years it can have particles inside floating around, not good. 

[98valk]

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

Is there an option besides dot 4 ???  

I haven't looked into it that much, but DOT 4 has been harder to find, for some reason, and supposedly there's a HYBRID out there.  I've heard DOT 5 is available.

Maybe the hybrid or DOT 5 is better?  Don't know.  But DOT 4 works and I found it at 5 bucks for a Qt and thought I'd pass the info on.

only use DOT 4 with the highest wet boiling point. I've posted before brands to get.
never use DOT 5 not compatible with any other type fluid.
the hybrid is DOT 5.1 and is for ABS systems, different viscosity vs DOT 4.  is compatible with DOT 3 and 4. due to viscosity might not provide same braking performance in a non-ABS system from what I've read. I presently have not seen any actual testing to back that up.

[hubcapsc]

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

Is there an option besides dot 4 ??? 

This is what I get at advance...



-Mike

[bentwrench]

Advanced Auto  in my area is really stepping up.they have M/C plugs at the same as I've found online,syn.bike oils,filters and even chain lube for my other bikes.Getting to be regular stop for me.

[Hook#3287]

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

Is there an option besides dot 4 ???  

I haven't looked into it that much, but DOT 4 has been harder to find, for some reason, and supposedly there's a HYBRID out there.  I've heard DOT 5 is available.

Maybe the hybrid or DOT 5 is better?  Don't know.  But DOT 4 works and I found it at 5 bucks for a Qt and thought I'd pass the info on.

only use DOT 4 with the highest wet boiling point. I've posted before brands to get.
never use DOT 5 not compatible with any other type fluid.
the hybrid is DOT 5.1 and is for ABS systems, different viscosity vs DOT 4.  is compatible with DOT 3 and 4. due to viscosity might not provide same braking performance in a non-ABS system from what I've read. I presently have not seen any actual testing to back that up.

I went back and checked out your old posts, good info.

Also, this is good info originally posted by Rio Wil

http://www.lelandwest.com/brake-fluid-comparison-chart.cfm

For my use, the fluid I bought will be just fine, as I plan on continuing to changing it out every 2 -3  years.  With 3 bikes to do, I'll probably need all of a qt or more.

Basically, I've learned not to stockpile it like oil or grease, as it has a shelf life, even before opening the container.

[98valk]

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

Is there an option besides dot 4 ???  

I haven't looked into it that much, but DOT 4 has been harder to find, for some reason, and supposedly there's a HYBRID out there.  I've heard DOT 5 is available.

Maybe the hybrid or DOT 5 is better?  Don't know.  But DOT 4 works and I found it at 5 bucks for a Qt and thought I'd pass the info on.

only use DOT 4 with the highest wet boiling point. I've posted before brands to get.
never use DOT 5 not compatible with any other type fluid.
the hybrid is DOT 5.1 and is for ABS systems, different viscosity vs DOT 4.  is compatible with DOT 3 and 4. due to viscosity might not provide same braking performance in a non-ABS system from what I've read. I presently have not seen any actual testing to back that up.

I went back and checked out your old posts, good info.

Also, this is good info originally posted by Rio Wil

http://www.lelandwest.com/brake-fluid-comparison-chart.cfm

For my use, the fluid I bought will be just fine, as I plan on continuing to changing it out every 2 -3  years.  With 3 bikes to do, I'll probably need all of a qt or more.

Basically, I've learned not to stockpile it like oil or grease, as it has a shelf life, even before opening the container.

Thanks, that is a great link from Rio.  I picked up the Pentosin, its in a metal can, NAPA carries it.
The ATE brand is considered one of the best for the $$$, high wet point allows a change out up to 4-5yrs.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

For those that want to stay with DOT 4, I found a qt bottle at Advance Auto for $4.99.

Is there an option besides dot 4 ??? 

This is what I get at advance...



-Mike

Same here