Re: [DML] Clutch fluid

["welmoedj" <welmoedj@xxxxxxxxx>]

DOT5 is compatible with lower numbers of brake fluid.
It however is more hygroscopic and therefore mostly only used in sport (racing) cars where fluids are very regularly changed.

Welmoed.


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, robert parker <roberthparker@...> wrote:
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>   I put silicone brake fluid (Dot 5) in my clutch, also. No problems. It came from Kanter Parts, & it says it is compatable with all brake fluids.      Drive Stainless    Shift Smoothly   Robert VIN 6924 
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> > From: gekko@...
> > Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:54:41 +0000
> > Subject: [DML] Clutch fluid
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> > O.K....so I'm being a little lazy; I could just grab the tech manual and look it up, but hey, I enjoy interacting with other owners so here goes:
> > Does the clutch hydraulic system also use DOT 4 fluid (like the brake system)?  I assume they would not have chosen to use two different fluid ratings for those two systems, but I hate to assume anything so I'm asking.  I should drain/refill my clutch system (having never done it before) and want to be sure I'm on the right track.  The heat from the crossover pipe (something I long to rid the car of as soon as possible) must degrade the quality of that fluid, over the years/miles.
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> > Thanx for your help and continue to Drive Stainless!
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> > Craig Werner
> > 07181
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