Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires ATE SL.6

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  1. ScottinBend

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    Anyone use this fluid? From reading about it on various sites it sounds like a good alternative to the Blue/200 I am using now especially for the cold winters here.
     
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    I've heard it's ATE's "street" fluid. Aka, longer change intervals but not great for the track.
     
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    Well there is only 15° difference in the boiling point.
     
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    Is that the wet or dry point? How far apart are they?

    Some brake fluids seem to be more hydrophobic than others as well and that can have a serious effect on the life of the fluid. Are you doing anything more than DD'ing the car? AutoX or Track Days?
     
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    I don't think you mean hydrophobic (movement away from water), which would extend the change interval, but contribute to oxidation.

    ATE SL.6 has a shorter change interval, lower boiling points, and yes, lower viscosity in cold weather.
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    Hygroscopic is the correct term.

    Definition of HYGROSCOPIC

    readily taking up and retaining moisture
     
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    In relation to oil & gas terminology, hydroscopic is the correct term for absorbing moisture from the air.
     
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    I stand corrected. So I will skip the $5 words.
     
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    Yeah......doesn't look like a good fit for my driving.
     

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