Automotive Repair Glossary : DOT 5.1 Definition

DOT 5.1 Definition: A brake fluid with borate ester base, clear or light amber in color. Good for use in severe-duty vehicles such as fleets, towing and delivery trucks and racecars. A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z   DOT 3 DOT 4 DOT 5.1 DOT 5 Dead Center Deflection Defogger Degrease Desiccant Detonation Detroit Diesel Two Stroke Engines Diagnostic Trouble Code Diaphragm Dichlorodifluoromethane Diesel Engine Diesel Oil Dieseling Differential Diluent Diode Dipstick Directional Stability Disc Brake Disc Thickness Variation Discard Thickness Discharge Air Discharge Line Discharge Pressure Discharge Side Distribution System Distributor Distributorless Ignition System Dog Tracking Dowel Pin Drive Shaft Drive Train Drum Brake Dual Circuit Brakes Duo Servo Drum Brake Duty Solenoid Dwell Dynamic Balance Dynamic Wheel Loading Dynamometer

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