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Old 07-22-2013, 01:46 PM
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I'm currently working with a "turkey baster" and am asking if anyone knows where I could get a larger syringe type to extract the fluid out. It would be a little easier and less messy, or what does everyone else use?? Thanks.
Old 07-22-2013, 01:49 PM
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The mix mizer at Walmart.
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Originally Posted by 05Z51C6
The mix mizer at Walmart.
Or just a large(60 ml) syringe, works great and cheap. Here's the one I use, the tape is to mark 37ml(full line on reservoir).

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Originally Posted by K.Shupe
Or just a large(60 ml) syringe, works great and cheap. Here's the one I use, the tape is to mark 37ml(full line on reservoir).

That's what I was looking for it's off to Walmart!! Thanks
Old 07-23-2013, 12:21 AM
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If you have an air compressor why not get a one man brake bleeder ? I got one from Groit's for under $40 and it works great. It uses the air to draw the fluid out of the container. It can also be used when changing brake and clutch lines. Best money I ever spent.
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The 60ml syringe i dont think is for sale at walmart. Ebay or amazon is the place to get them or possibly ur local medical supply store. And just to suck up ur clutch fluid is a lot easier and quicker with a syringe than pulling out an air compressor imo. For bleeding brakes an air compressor may be a better solution, but for the ranger clutch fluid change too much hassle.
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Originally Posted by r6vette
...The 60ml syringe i dont think is for sale at walmart...
Not so, the MixMizer is sold at Wal-Mart, in the area where they sell gas cans.
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Look for a 60 mL catheter syringe at medical supply dealers.
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Still cover the fender, these syringes can drip. Brake fluid is very corrosive to paint.

Accidents do happen and preventive action is wise.
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DON"T use a turkey baster as the plastic will be destroyed by the brake fluid and you risk the thing falling apart in your hands and getting brake fluid on your paint. Get the MixMiser at Walmart(in the two cycle section in the automobile department).

I put an old towel on my fender, then plastic trash bag and then cover that with a second towel. I also stuff some old rags around the clutch reservoir.
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The Mix-mizer at Walmart works well. What I like is that the piston part has a ring so you can use one hand for the operation with your other hand free to have a towel to prevent spills. It's very inexpensive, less than $8.
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Originally Posted by Hameister
Not so, the MixMizer is sold at Wal-Mart, in the area where they sell gas cans.
Ahh..ok. I wasnt too sure if walmart had it. My bad for underestimating wally world....lol
And since we are on the topic of clutch fluid, here is an interesting method i plan to try as soon as the tube i ordered from amazon gets here.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-method.html
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Originally Posted by r6vette
Ahh..ok. I wasnt too sure if walmart had it. My bad for underestimating wally world....lol
And since we are on the topic of clutch fluid, here is an interesting method i plan to try as soon as the tube i ordered from amazon gets here.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...er-method.html
I use that method every few months and it works just fine.
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I use this fuel bottle for an R/C car.

It works perfectly and the slight curve of the tip helps keep it from dripping.




Nasty old clutch fluid on the left

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