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Err...you DON'T use DOT 5 in a system that previously used DOT 3 or 4. As far as I remember, they are totally uncompatible. DOT 3/4 are ester based and DOT 5 is silicone (?) based.

DOT 5 is only used in modern cars with ABS and it seems that even manufacturers are converting back to DOT 4 on new models.

Mixing those two will make them cludge.

As I remember, good thing with DOT5 is that it's not hydroscopic, bat thing is that it offers somewhat spongier pedal.
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