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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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Hi I'm Kenny

Picking up my V reg STI 5 middle of next week, as its been at a dealers for a couple of months i would like to know what sort of brake/clutch fluid i should get so i can get it changed.

I take it its Dot 5.1 but is there any particular brand ??

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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Silkolene Dot 4, in our use Xtreme have found that 5.1 can cause problems.

Silkolene Pro Race 2000 racing brake fluid is designed for high performance & race cars.

Again gearbox is Silkolene Syn 5

Diff Silkolene BOA 90 LSD

Enjoy the new ride.....

Oil silkolene 10/50 fully synthetic

[Edited by XtremeScoobies - 7/26/2003 2:40:03 PM]
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:25 AM
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What sort of problems does DOT 5.1 give?
Moisture absorption, or other?

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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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Thanks very much for that
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