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Old 12-24-2005 | 07:50 AM
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clutch fluid?

today i noticed my clutch fluid is low. do i need to fill? and if so what kind of fluid should i use?why would this be low i didnt see any leaks anywhere?
Old 12-24-2005 | 07:58 AM
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Use dot 3 brake fluid ( i think ). Mine was doing the same, at first i was not able to spot the leak, but the line was leaking and it was causing a lot of problems. I got the SS clutch line installed and problem solved.
Old 12-24-2005 | 09:14 AM
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Get an SS clutch line...i believe its on sale this month...about $20 shipped versus an OEM unit for like $40 or so....oh yeah replace your fluid with Valvoline Synthetic dot4 brake fluid....it's cheap and over the counter....and has the best boiling point out of all the other over the counter brake fluids
Old 12-24-2005 | 09:31 AM
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Why use DOt 4 over recommened and factory specified Dot 3? Jus t because of a higher boiling point? No problems with running Dot 4 over 3.
Old 12-24-2005 | 09:56 AM
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thanks so what should i use to fill until i get the line i ve some dot 3 BRAKE FLUID can i put that in there i need to drive my car today?
Old 12-24-2005 | 10:00 AM
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^^Your supposed to use brake fluid. Thats fine what you have but if its an opened can and been sitting there for a long time, probably should buy a new can
Old 12-24-2005 | 10:03 AM
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ok i was just making sure you guys meant brake fluid was a little confused THANKS
Old 12-24-2005 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by steven88
Get an SS clutch line...i believe its on sale this month...about $20 shipped versus an OEM unit for like $40 or so....oh yeah replace your fluid with Valvoline Synthetic dot4 brake fluid....it's cheap and over the counter....and has the best boiling point out of all the other over the counter brake fluids
Could you tell me where to find the SS lines on sale please? Thanks!
Old 12-24-2005 | 12:08 PM
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$25 http://www.techna-fit.com/clutch.html

Not on sale but still good price
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