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by David » 30 Nov 2010 13:48
I am always looking for this...
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.JPG (181.04 KiB) Viewed 8413 times
edit: I changed my front diff oil on my 2006 GU and the quantities varied from above . I used 5.5 liters for the front diff
and not the 3 specified
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by Stefan » 30 Nov 2010 20:19
Awesome! thanks David
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by Ross » 30 Nov 2010 20:43
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by SJC » 05 Jun 2015 14:45
Brake/clutch fluid: If dot3/4 is recommended for europe, what would we use in africa? 3 or 4?
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by David » 05 Jun 2015 15:17
The manual says: Except for Europe : Dot 3
...but DOT4 brake fluid has a higher boiling point than DOT3 so personally I would opt for 4
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by Peter Connan » 05 Jun 2015 16:17
Dot 4 has a higher boiling point, but is more hygroscopic (absorbs water faster).
So use Dot4, but then replace brake fluid annually...
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by SJC » 23 Apr 2022 07:10
How much brake fluid would a tb42 clutch system use?
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by Peter Connan » 23 Apr 2022 08:37
Very little. Maybe 150-250ml?
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by ricster » 25 Apr 2022 09:13
Peter, what "Dot" brake fluid can we use in our Patrols. I know one shouldn't mix, for example Dot 3 with Dot 4.
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by iandvl » 25 Apr 2022 09:30
ricster wrote: ↑ 25 Apr 2022 09:13
Peter, what "Dot" brake fluid can we use in our Patrols. I know one shouldn't mix, for example Dot 3 with Dot 4.
Cedric, the manual states Dot-3 or Dot-4 for Europe, and Dot-3 elsewhere. So pretty sure that either or is fine. However, refer Peter's earlier disclaimer regarding hygroscopicity.
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