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Old 11-06-2014, 04:39 PM   #1
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Napa has 1 liter can of Pentosin Super DOT 4 for $9 something; if I was not tracking mine I would use that. I am using ATE super gold or whatever they call it, $15 per liter.
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Old 11-06-2014, 06:02 PM   #2
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Cleaning

Im curious how you clean one (Motive )

I need to do 4 cars when I get mine in, only 2 will use the Pentosin Super Dot 4, one will use Dot 3

They say not to use brake cleaner , so just get as much out as you can ???

Anyone had any experience with this ??
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Old 11-06-2014, 06:31 PM   #3
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I use mine dry. Just keep an eye out on your Master Cylinder fluid level.
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Old 11-06-2014, 06:35 PM   #4
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OK after you use it the first time how do you get it dry for reuse ?
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Old 11-06-2014, 09:13 PM   #5
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I also have the black cap Motive bleeder. It works great.

To clean up the bleeder for reuse, just get out as much as you can and then I wipe out the inside of the bleeder with lint free towels.

I also use ATE Type 200 Super Gold ($15/liter) and you typically only need 1 liter per car (I have no idea why some instructions say that you may need 2-3 liters). In my case, I am able to use the same brake fluid in all of my cars so whatever might be left in the bleeder after cleaning is at least the same fluid as the new stuff.
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