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Flushing DOT3...Replacing with DOT4...any suggestions?

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Old May 7, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Flushing DOT3...Replacing with DOT4...any suggestions?

As the title says, i'm going to replace my DOT3 with DOT4. Any suggestions on brand, procedure, etc.?

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Old May 7, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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I'm doing this soon too...would like to subscribe
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Old May 7, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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I use ATE Superblue. also used Motul. Both are great high temp fluids. I like ATE since you can get blue or amber and alternate when flushing so you know you get all the old stuff out. Start with the furthest one, passenger rear, and work your way closer.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by legokcen
I use ATE Superblue. also used Motul. Both are great high temp fluids. I like ATE since you can get blue or amber and alternate when flushing so you know you get all the old stuff out. Start with the furthest one, passenger rear, and work your way closer.
Just pump-fill-pump-fill until your old **** is out and you're getting fresh fluid?

How many pints/quarts should I buy?
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Old May 7, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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i second using Ate fluid. i don't know your finances, but invest in a speed bleeding setup if you can. it makes life so much easier.

anyway, yes, if you're doing the old 2-man method, then pump-fill-pump, starting with the right rear, then left, then right front, then left.

if recall, i think a liter did the job and had a lot left over.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by diabolical1
i second using Ate fluid. i don't know your finances, but invest in a speed bleeding setup if you can. it makes life so much easier.

anyway, yes, if you're doing the old 2-man method, then pump-fill-pump, starting with the right rear, then left, then right front, then left.

if recall, i think a liter did the job and had a lot left over.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Old May 7, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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