Fluids - Specifications (EMEA)

Brake Fluid

Brake Fluid Hydraulan 406® ESI

Test Item Test Method Typical Properties
pH value 7.7 (50% (m))
Solidification temperature DIN 51583 < -50°C
Boiling temperaqture ASTM D1120 271°C (1,013 hPa)
Flash point ISO 2719 137.5°C
Flammability Derived from Flash point Hardly combustible
Lower explosion limit DIN 51649-1 For liquids not relevant for classification and labelling. The lower explosion point may be 5 - 15°C below the flash point
Upper explosion limit DIN 51649-1 For liquids not relevant for classification and labelling.
Ignition temperature DIN EN ISO/IEC 80079-20-1 222°C
DIN 51794 230°C
Vapour pressure 1 hPa (50°C)
1 hPa (20°C)
Density DIN 51757 1.06 g/cm3 (20°C)
Relative vapour desity (air) >1 (20°C)
Solubility in water Soluble
Self ignition Not self-igniting
Thermal decomposition No decomposition if used as directed
Viscosity, dynamic ASTM D445 7.2 mPa.s (40°C)
Viscosity, kinematic ASTM D445 11.5 mm2/s (23°C)
ASTM D445 6.8 mm2/s (40°C)
Explosion hazard Not explosive
Fire promoting properties Not fire-propagating
Hygroscopy hygroscopic

Coolant G48

Ingredients: Ethyleneglycol (>90%), 2-ethylhexanoic acid, sodium salt (2% - 3%)

Test Item Test Method Typical Properties
Solidification temperature DIN/ISO 3016 < -18°C
Boiling point ASTM D1120 ≥ 165°C
Flash point DIN/EN 22719; ISO 2719 126.5°C
Lower explosion limit 4.9% (V)
Upper explosion limit 14.6% (V)
Ignition temperature DIN 51794 440°C
Vapour pressure 0.2 hPa (20°C)
Density DIN 51757 approx. 1.12 g/cm3 (20°C)
Miscibility with water Miscible in all proportions
Hygroscopy Hygroscopic
Viscosity, kinematic DIN 51562 20 - 30 mm2/s (20°C)

Drive Unit Lubricant KAF 1 (V1.2)

KAF 1 (V1.2) is Tesla High Performance Passenger Vehicle Fluid as a replacement of current KAF1 (1646886-XX-A) and EDF2 (1616951-XX-A) for all Passenger Vehicle Drive Unit Lubricants.
Test Item Test Method Typical Properties Requirements
ASTM color ASTM D1500 Amber Amber
Appearance Visual Bright and Clear Bright and Clear
Density @ 15°C ASTM 4052 0.837 -
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, CsT ASTM D445 6.3 5.8 - 6.7
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, CsT ASTM D445 29 28 - 31
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 178 Min. 160
Flash Point, COC, °C ASTM D92 220 Min. 200
Pour Point, °C ASTM D97 -40 Max. -36
Brookfield Viscosity @ -20°C, cP ASTM D2983 790 Max. 880
Foam, tend./stab ASTM D892 10/0 (Seq-I) Max. 50/0
Foam, tend./stab ASTM D892 20/0 (Seq-II) Max. 50/0
Foam, tend./stab ASTM D892 10/0 (Seq-III) Max. 50/0
Copper Corrosion, 3hr @ 150°C ASTM D130 3b < 4a
Sulfur, ppm ASTM D6443 1,856 -
Phosphorus, ppm ASTM D5185 261 -
Calcium, ppm ASTM D5185 122 -
Boron, ppm ASTM D5185 73 -
Chlorine ASTM D5185 - -
ISO Cleanliness Code ISO 4406 (≥ 4 µm, ≥ 6 µm, and ≥ 14 µm ) Report/17/14 Max. report/17/14

Windshield Washer Fluid

Ingredients: Ethanol, Isopropyl alcohol

Component/Test Item Control parameter/Permissible concentration
Ethanol 1,000 ppm, 1900 mg/m3
Isopropyl alcohol 500 ppm, 1,225 mg/m3
Appearance Liquid
Color Blue
Flash point 27°C
Relative density 0.9 (20°C)
Density 0.8992 g/cm3 (20°C)