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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Help No fluid in Clutch reservoir !

I went to take a drive this morning and my 01 max had almost a dead clutch pedal! I got the car in gear and was able to drive . Later after work I checked the clutch reservoir and there was no fluid in it.... Drove to Advance Auto and purchase Prestone Brake fluid , poured it in the reservoir and almost immediately the clutch pedal regained pressure . I am worried . Apparently no fluid seems to drop off the "Max mark" on the reservoir as of this evening .
How do I test to see if the Clutch Cylinder is leaking ,ect.

Kindly share your input.
Old Oct 11, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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check your clutch slave cylinder, if its leaking you will feel loss of clutch pressure and will of course leak fluid. thats where i would start, if the slave cylinder is good see if the cylinder or lines are leaking
Old Oct 11, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Thanks for your quick response. I also just found Motovate website and I am looking into the pics . I now know where to start looking and what to look for. I think it may be a line.

thanks again.
Old Oct 11, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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had the same problem with my 01. check for leaks on clutch line. i had to replace mine
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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yeah usually in general slave cylinder fail causes those symptoms.
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