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Old 06-20-2014, 10:37 AM
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Understandably, DOT wants some sort of uniformity in fluid colors so they don't get accidentally mixed. I can't understand however why Super Blue is unacceptable since nothing else really is blue. Since it's extremely helpful in gravity bleeding, I'm wondering what a few drops of blue food color would do to the performance of a whole can of fluid. No need to go over the "you don't need color" or "why add any foreign material." I'm just wondering about the science of adding a few drops of water to a large can and how that can, if at all, compromise safety and performance. Any thoughts? Thanks!!!
Old 06-20-2014, 10:46 AM
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If you go over to BITOG and ask Molakule what is safe and acceptable to use as a dye in brake fluid, he'll probably be able to help you out.
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Thanks! Will do.
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Food dye = water. I would imagine putting water in your brake fluid before you even use it is not the best idea.
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You can buy super blue on ebay $40
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Originally Posted by 2001-S2k
You can buy super blue on ebay $40

I wouldn't trust ebay for a recalled, now illegal product. Could be counterfit at thios point. Not worth the risk.
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hopefully the 1.5 bottles I have left will last me to the end of my S's life
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Originally Posted by vtec9
hopefully the 1.5 bottles I have left will last me to the end of my S's life
You should only have 1 or 2 unopened bottles. The open .5 bottle needs to get tossed. Sorry.




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Originally Posted by David1
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You can buy super blue on ebay $40

I wouldn't trust ebay for a recalled, now illegal product. Could be counterfit at thios point. Not worth the risk.
I hope not because Im using it in S right now. O_O It has the exact can as the one shown on the gravity diy on here, and it was double sealed. Same exact color as well. Bled beautifully just likebin theb diy. Highly doubt it's counterfeit, in my opinion
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P.S: They sell it as "off road use only" as well, which might eliminate the restrictions as well. Never the less it's working great so far


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