Coolant & Brake Fluid??
9/21/11, 08:48 PM
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Coolant & Brake Fluid??
We already talk about engine oil but what kind of Coolant and Brake Fluid are you guys using? I want to upgrade the brake fluid to a DOT4 because i plan on going to some track days soon, but i also notice my coolant level a little low.
Any suggestions??
Any suggestions??
9/21/11, 09:43 PM
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Brake fluid - I run ATE Superblue. Its DOT 4, but a lot higher boiling points--Dry 536 deg. F, wet 396 deg. F
Blue color makes it easy to see that you've gotten it to the brake. Next time, switch to ATE Type 200. Its the same stuff, but golden color.
Its very popular because its great fluid and reasonably priced.
Other good fluids out there, and others will chime in.
Coolant - mine hasn't dropped below Fill, so don't know.
Blue color makes it easy to see that you've gotten it to the brake. Next time, switch to ATE Type 200. Its the same stuff, but golden color.
Its very popular because its great fluid and reasonably priced.
Other good fluids out there, and others will chime in.
Coolant - mine hasn't dropped below Fill, so don't know.
9/21/11, 11:12 PM
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+1 on the ATE SuperBlue/TYP200.
Used this in my personal cars and race cars, and now in the Boss. Great stuff at a reasonable price.
Coolant I drained out 36 oz from the petcock and dumped in 3 bottles of Redline Water Wetter.
Used this in my personal cars and race cars, and now in the Boss. Great stuff at a reasonable price.
Coolant I drained out 36 oz from the petcock and dumped in 3 bottles of Redline Water Wetter.
9/22/11, 06:43 AM
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Coolant I am stock. This is the next fluid I am going to do research on.
Brake fluid I currently run AP Racing 660. Dry boiling point of 617 deg. F and a wet boiling point of 399 deg. F. After this season I am going to try Endless RF650. This is a very high end product that is used at the top echelons of racing (Formula 1, WRC, 24 Hours, etc).
Brake fluid I currently run AP Racing 660. Dry boiling point of 617 deg. F and a wet boiling point of 399 deg. F. After this season I am going to try Endless RF650. This is a very high end product that is used at the top echelons of racing (Formula 1, WRC, 24 Hours, etc).
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9/22/11, 07:49 AM
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Here is a warning from the AP site on your fluid. Have you considered this?
DO NOT USE AP Racing PRF660 fluid in contact with any type of magnesium components (e.g. gearbox / clutch components) as a chemical reaction is caused resulting in gases being generated. This will then prevent the clutch hydraulics from working efficiently.
DO NOT USE AP Racing PRF660 fluid in contact with any type of magnesium components (e.g. gearbox / clutch components) as a chemical reaction is caused resulting in gases being generated. This will then prevent the clutch hydraulics from working efficiently.
9/22/11, 08:25 AM
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Here is a warning from the AP site on your fluid. Have you considered this?
DO NOT USE AP Racing PRF660 fluid in contact with any type of magnesium components (e.g. gearbox / clutch components) as a chemical reaction is caused resulting in gases being generated. This will then prevent the clutch hydraulics from working efficiently.
DO NOT USE AP Racing PRF660 fluid in contact with any type of magnesium components (e.g. gearbox / clutch components) as a chemical reaction is caused resulting in gases being generated. This will then prevent the clutch hydraulics from working efficiently.
Yes. Please tell me what on the Boss is made of magnesium.......
9/22/11, 10:56 AM
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Yes. Please tell me what on the Boss is made of magnesium.......
(Sorry, couldnt resist. I am waiting for the release along with everyone else)
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