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MK2 vs 420 values

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DOT 5 is really not a good choice for street driving. Mostly good for trailer queens and museum cars. Does not increase performance of brakes, just doesn't eat paint. Same with DOT 3, in European cars eats the rubber. DOT 4 was always the recommended fluid for British cars.
 
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