BowtieBilly1121

I read an old post by Ranger (great Info.) on changing out your clutch fluid in a Corvette mine is a 2008 but for some reason the You Tube Video would not work.So my question is do you use the Prestone Syntheic or none Syntheic Dot 4 brake fluid when changing out the fluid?Thanks

ROBMARZ

Synthetic DOT 4

R&L's C6

I think Prestone dot4 only comes in synthetic.

raspyc6

^yes, sir. I use the "synthetic" Prestone DOT4 fluid and Ranger method is the plan.

JKbride

One more for Prestone DOT 4 synthetic

hisvett

Dido..... You do know that you will be changing the clutch fluid out due to "clutch dust" contamination long before any other reason??? So FYI, don't bother with the high price spread like Motul 600 (should you do any tracking).

wlean99

I thought all brake fluids were synthetic???

Dano523

Ditto, and Wal-Mart has the quart size of it dirt cheap (read that that price, you don't mind going through a quart or two get get the fluid clean, and another quart during the year keeping the fluid clean).

BowtieBilly1121

Thanks everyone for the help!

John Harry

Correct.

sammy burks

whats the Ranger method of changeing brake fluid

ESSFO

I use this method

BowtieBilly1121

Like in the picture you just draw the dirty out and fill back up with new fluid,I just brought at Wal-Mark 3 bottles of Prestone DOT 4 $3.89 each along with a mix-master $3.49 the mix-master was where the fuel cans were its for mixing 2 cycle oil but should work perfect for removing the brake fluid.

You draw the old out refill with new fluid put cap back on and pump the clutch pedal 30 times making sure you go all the way to the floor and all the way back to the top(I took my foot off each time to make sure it was all the way out)and then if fluid is still dark draw it out and refill again and pump clutch pedal again keep repeating the cycle until fluid is clear.Then keep a eye on it and change it as it becomes dark/dirty.

R&L's C6

Huskerman

...or do that 3 or 4 times and then go drive it for a week and change it out and then drive it for a week and change it.....that's what I do and it works well.

96GS#007

It's *silicone* based brake fluids you want to avoid. Totally different than synthetics.

cpetruzzi

I saw Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3/4 in Pep Boys. Is this OK to use or should I go with the Prestone DOT 4?

wlean99

r&ls c6,thats a cool informative video.Just suck out the dirty fluid w/a toomey syringe,and top off till she comes out clean,easy way to keep your clutch working 100%.Thanks for posting And everyone else too!

96GS#007

Either is fine for a weekend cruiser or daily driver. If you plan to use your car on a road course where it'll really see some heat, then you want a fluid with a higher boiling point. If you fail to do so, you risk the equivalent of boiling the brake fluid....clutch pedal goes to the floor but nothing happens (well, nothing good happens).

cpetruzzi

For now it's a daily driver but who knows what I'll do next. I think I'll play it safe and get the DOT 4.
Thanks.