Particularly reliable and safe thanks to its low viscosity and its high wet boiling point
- High-performance brake fluid for almost any brake system launched since 1990
- Shorter ESP® reaction times, reduced formation of vapor bubbles
- Reduced stock-keeping efforts and requirements thanks to its downward compatibility, its long shelf live and the fact that it is not classified as a dangerous substance
The performance of modern brake systems is continuously improved while the reaction times of ABS and ESP® are getting faster and faster. In addition, modern cars are more and more often equipped with driver assistance and driving safety systems with additional functions, too. In future, the dynamic pressure build-up of emergency brake assists will, for instance, be one of the factors deciding about the vehicle’s safety performance assessment (NCAP). As a developer of modern vehicle safety systems, Bosch also focuses on the brake fluids used. By means of ENV6, Bosch provides a particularly powerful and reliable brake fluid meeting the growing demands of modern and future brake systems. The name “ENV” is derived from the English term “envelope”. It points out the high-performance brake fluid’s suitability for practically any brake system launched since 1990.
Unique combination of characteristics: low viscosity and high wet boiling point
ENV6 stands out for being the first brake fluid ever developed to combine both a very low viscosity – i.e. very high fluidity – and a very high wet boiling point in comparison with conventional brake fluids. The lower the viscosity, the shorter the reaction times of ESP® systems, for instance. The high wet boiling point reduces the risk of formation of vapor bubbles – the main cause of brake failure. So far, this combination of both of these features is absolutely unique. It makes ENV6 particularly reliable and safe. As a result, ENV6 can be used to replace several different brake fluids such as DOT3, DOT4 or DOT5.1. Very rarely used brake fluids based on mineral oils (LHM) or containing silicones (DOT5) are the only ones not compatible.
Significantly increased replacement intervals
Thanks to its very good technical characteristics, the replacement intervals of the high-performance brake fluid were significantly increased as well. While standard DOT4 brake fluids need to be replaced every two years, the ENV6 replacement interval comprises three years. Its high lubricity prevents noises and protects the brake system against wear and corrosion.
At the workshop, ENV6 can thus be used to replace several different conventional brake fluids. This reduces the risk of filling the brake system with inappropriate brake fluids or mixing different ones. It also reduces the required storage space at the workshops. Bosch supplies ENV6 in 1.0-, 5.0 and soon also in 20.0-liter cans allowing it to be used for up to five years as long as the cans remain unopened. On top of that, its stock-keeping at the workshop is eased even further by the fact that it is not classified as a dangerous substance as specified by the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances.
About Bosch
The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with a complete range of diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as aftermarket products and services developed and manufactured in-house. About 17,000 associates in more than 150 countries, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that some 650,000 different spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. In its “Automotive Service Solutions” operations, AA supplies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the “Bosch Service” repair-shop franchise, one of the world’s largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 16,000 workshops, and more than 1,000 “AutoCrew” partners.
Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch-automotive-aftermarket.com
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2017). The company generated sales of 78.1 billion euros in 2017. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.
As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 125 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 64,500 associates in research and development.
