Re: Clutch Fluid

[tobyp@xxxx]

Joe - There are many opinions about the "proper" fluids to use in 
the clutch and brake systems. The manuals call for Castrol GTLMA 
(Low Moisture Absorbtion). That said, I have used Valvoline 
Synpower synthetic DOT 4 fluid in both systems on Winged1 for 
several years now with absolutely no issues. I find that this fluid 
stays very clean and performs well. You mentioned that you were 
using a fuel-rated hose between the reservoir and the clutch M/C. 
There are differences in the ability of various rubber materials to 
withstand hydraulic fluid. I used a fuel hose briefly several years 
ago in that location, and the fluid was actually forming "beads of 
sweat" as it soaked its way through the hose. You need to get a 
hose material that is specifically for hydraulic fluid. Although 
the proper maintenance for these systems calls for flushing the 
fluid yearly, or at most every two years, we have seen many cars 
that have never had a good flushing that are still serviceable. 
Sometimes pure dumb luck enters into the equation.

Toby Peterson VIN 2248 Winged1
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com 


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