[3t3p]

Idrive telling me need new brake fluid.

So I don't track my car.

If I go to an indy and say replace brake fluid it's all certified isn't it to certain standards and they have to use something compliant?

Or do I need lots of late nights researching and picking something I'll never even notice myself lol

[edycol]

Originally Posted by 3t3p

Idrive telling me need new brake fluid.

So I don't track my car.

If I go to an indy and say replace brake fluid it's all certified isn't it to certain standards and they have to use something compliant?

Or do I need lots of late nights researching and picking something I'll never even notice myself lol

DOT4 LV. Brands:

ATE SL6

Pentosin Super DOT4 LV.

[3t3p]

Thanks so normal Dot4 is ok it seems.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by 3t3p

Thanks so normal Dot4 is ok it seems.

Yes, if not in cold and if you track.

Otherwise DOT4 Low Viscosity (LV).
LV fluids:
ATE SL6
Pentosin Super DOT4 LV.

Normal DOT4:

ATE TYP200
Pentosin DOT4.
Castrol DOT4
Etc.

Track:
Motul RBF660
Motul RBF 600
ATE TYP200
etc.

[Maynard]

Take a minute to look up on one of the vendor sites, and order original BMW fluid. Or ask the Indie shop to use that and let them do the ordering. You need low viscosity fluid. This is assuming you are out of warranty; if still under warranty bring it to the dealer for this (I think it is covered under the free service, but even if not, they will do a full flush, where the indie place will probably not cycle the ABS)..

[3t3p]

I left it too late, at the indy now ( not BMW specialist but very honest with us in the past about a certain Alfa's various expensive to fix issues!).

They'll have to use something to spec.

[edycol]

Originally Posted by 3t3p

I left it too late, at the indy now ( not BMW specialist but very honest with us in the past about a certain Alfa's various expensive to fix issues!).

They'll have to use something to spec.

Warranty not affected if DOT4 LV used.
Magnusson-Moss Act protects consumers from vehicle manufacturers saying: you must change oil or fluids etc. in dealership.