I just used the brake oil that was in my garage and think it was 5.1-no ill effects apart from over filling the system so some of those nasty after market oversize cheap brake pads didnt fit without dragging so ended up having to loose some fluid out the system.
I used windscreen washer hose, nice tight fit too so no danger of pressure problems (thats always eased anyway by opening the bleed nipple quarter turn more than you think you need-you shouldnt have to be pressing hard on the syringe plunger!)
Just make sure any spillage on your levers is wiped off well as it eats the paint finish on it!!!