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Synthetic or Regular Blinker Fluid
Which blinker fluid do you run in your 914?
Synthetic Blinker Fluid (I believe in the new technology) [ 14 ] ** [21.54%]
Regular Blinker Fluid (Our cars were designed for this older fluid) [ 23 ] ** [35.38%]
50/50 Blend of Synthetic/Regular Blinker Fluid (I want the best of both worlds) [ 6 ] ** [9.23%]
I don't use my blinkers, so I don't need the fluid. [ 22 ] ** [33.85%]
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post Dec 2 2016, 03:28 PM
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Here's the poll question of the day.
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post Dec 2 2016, 03:45 PM
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I think the Porsche engineers knew what they were doing, so I stick with the regular fluid in my 914-4 blinkers. Maybe the LS or Suby swappers can use that synthetic stuff in their blinkers.Have a nice weekend!
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post Dec 2 2016, 03:48 PM
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post Dec 2 2016, 04:35 PM
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I ran out of blinker fluid years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 2 2016, 05:36 PM
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My blinkers are air cooled. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Dec 2 2016, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(Frankvw @ Dec 2 2016, 01:45 PM) *

I think the Porsche engineers knew what they were doing, so I stick with the regular fluid in my 914-4 blinkers. Maybe the LS or Suby swappers can use that synthetic stuff in their blinkers.Have a nice weekend!

I think its the synthetic stuff that turns your amber lenses to white. Most people wish someone had mentioned this before they bought the more expensive stuff.
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post Dec 2 2016, 06:12 PM
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Do you have to hook the blinker fluid reservoir up to the spare tire to get pressure? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Dec 2 2016, 06:23 PM
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I think its the synthetic stuff that turns your amber lenses to white. Most people wish someone had mentioned this before they bought the more expensive stuff.


It does, but it actually makes them go clear. I carefully fill my blinkers with a mix, allowing the synthetic to help create my euro front lenses. It creates that nice, straight separation between the clear and amber sections.
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post Dec 2 2016, 06:43 PM
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Olive oil is the way to go. The vegetable oil some use is high in trans fats and will clog the blinkers arteries. the olive oil promotes smooth blinking. Not only that, it works well after its warmed up on any stray pieces of focaccia bread you may have laying around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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post Dec 2 2016, 07:01 PM
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My regular blinker fluid kept freezing up, even in the summer (I'm in Canada), so I switched to the synthetic. Haven't had a problem since.
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post Dec 2 2016, 07:28 PM
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Clean your friggen windshield before you drive or when you stop so you don't scratch it up!
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post Dec 2 2016, 07:31 PM
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I have heard that you should use the silicone based fluid if you switch to LEDs.

It matches the permeability of free space better for the LED light while still in the blinker cavity and makes it like a laser.
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post Dec 2 2016, 07:43 PM
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Need to make sure your blinker fluid has enough Halogen additive. Those new LED additives will just make your headlight seals leak.
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post Dec 2 2016, 07:59 PM
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signals are only to be used to confuse the enemy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Dec 2 2016, 08:40 PM
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Is this a product we can expect soon from 914rubber? The stuff I get from URO is piss poor quality....
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post Dec 2 2016, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Dec 2 2016, 06:40 PM) *

Is this a product we can expect soon from 914rubber? The stuff I get from URO is piss poor quality....



I always thought it was sealed beam fluid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Dec 3 2016, 12:29 PM
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Well, based upon the poll results being a virtual tie, this topic will still rage on for years to come. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
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post Dec 3 2016, 12:42 PM
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Guess I'm not much of a gearhead... no idea what blinkers are or what they might be used for. Don't think my car came with them.
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post Dec 3 2016, 03:02 PM
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I only use the water soluble stuff.
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post Dec 3 2016, 05:40 PM
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Just not the same since the DOT banned the importation of blue blinker fluid.
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