brake fluid
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 530i e60, Mystic blue: license plate LED, chrome grille
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
its time for my brake fluid to be changed, i don't go to the Stealership for most parts, however they recommended I use synthetic brake fluid (runs about 52$)
but i also heard just anything DOT 4 synthetic or not is fine
care to shed some knowledge on this
thanks!
but i also heard just anything DOT 4 synthetic or not is fine
care to shed some knowledge on this
thanks!
#2
Senior Members
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Socal-90601
Posts: 1,626
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
52? crazy talk. Yes DOT 4 or better. Some to most of us who change use ATE Blue/Yellow, You can use name brand DOT 4 from auto store. The ATE stuff isnt more than 30 for a litre. Name brand is way way less than that. You'll need 1+ liters.
#3
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
$52! Yikes!
Try Pentosin DOT4 LV (low viscosity). It runs about $10/liter. I needed a bit less than a liter for my 2006 530i.
Pentosin DOT4LV Data Sheet
Try Pentosin DOT4 LV (low viscosity). It runs about $10/liter. I needed a bit less than a liter for my 2006 530i.
Pentosin DOT4LV Data Sheet
#4
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 530i e60, Mystic blue: license plate LED, chrome grille
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
thanks guys
ya Canada dealer, they try to screw you here all the time, we pay a lot more for a lot of the same stuff in canada can't quite figure out why still.
So just some Pentosin DOT4 LV sounds good im going to buy it online and that way I can't get charged the ridiculous fee for it.
online its like 12$ i think which is awesome
Also need some spark plugs, is there a specific model number brand you recommend that will fit in my 2004 530i
might as well order that at the same time in the same shipment
OH and my micro filter lol that's almost due according the comupter
ya Canada dealer, they try to screw you here all the time, we pay a lot more for a lot of the same stuff in canada can't quite figure out why still.
So just some Pentosin DOT4 LV sounds good im going to buy it online and that way I can't get charged the ridiculous fee for it.
online its like 12$ i think which is awesome
Also need some spark plugs, is there a specific model number brand you recommend that will fit in my 2004 530i
might as well order that at the same time in the same shipment
OH and my micro filter lol that's almost due according the comupter
#5
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Why are there so many cheapskates who obviously cannot afford upkeep on a modern bmw? 52 bucks--if that is so outrageous to you to use the reccomended brake fluid than do you really think you should be driving a bmw?
Always shocks me how cheap people are. Its your cars but why get a car if you cannot afford it-beats me
Always shocks me how cheap people are. Its your cars but why get a car if you cannot afford it-beats me
![Wacko](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wacko.gif)
#6
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,652
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Why are there so many cheapskates who obviously cannot afford upkeep on a modern bmw? 52 bucks--if that is so outrageous to you to use the reccomended brake fluid than do you really think you should be driving a bmw?
Always shocks me how cheap people are. Its your cars but why get a car if you cannot afford it-beats me![Wacko](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wacko.gif)
Always shocks me how cheap people are. Its your cars but why get a car if you cannot afford it-beats me
![Wacko](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wacko.gif)
![Ermm](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/ermm.gif)
does it make you feel all good inside knowing that you're paying 10x as much for the same fluid, just because you bought it at some fancy dealer?
i dont care how much a car costs or how much i make, but $52 for brake fluid is ridiculous, when it is essentially the same stuff available in the stores.
my local dealer charges $4.50 a bottle(355ml). i only need 2 for bleeding brakes.
#7
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
thanks guys
ya Canada dealer, they try to screw you here all the time, we pay a lot more for a lot of the same stuff in canada can't quite figure out why still.
So just some Pentosin DOT4 LV sounds good im going to buy it online and that way I can't get charged the ridiculous fee for it.
online its like 12$ i think which is awesome
Also need some spark plugs, is there a specific model number brand you recommend that will fit in my 2004 530i
might as well order that at the same time in the same shipment
OH and my micro filter lol that's almost due according the comupter
ya Canada dealer, they try to screw you here all the time, we pay a lot more for a lot of the same stuff in canada can't quite figure out why still.
So just some Pentosin DOT4 LV sounds good im going to buy it online and that way I can't get charged the ridiculous fee for it.
online its like 12$ i think which is awesome
Also need some spark plugs, is there a specific model number brand you recommend that will fit in my 2004 530i
might as well order that at the same time in the same shipment
OH and my micro filter lol that's almost due according the comupter
#8
Contributors
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SoCal San Diego
Posts: 2,863
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
For regular driving, any good brand DOT4 brake fluid is all you need. You pay extra for added formulation (higher boiling point, coloring) which is only needed for track use and aggressive driving. Do not mix DOT3, DOT4, or DOT5; they have different chemical properties and are not compatible.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bestofthebest
Complete Car Sales
4
03-28-2016 02:47 PM