Does brake fluid go in the clutch fluid reservior

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07-24-2007, 06:21 PM

matrix040

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Does brake fluid go in the clutch fluid reservior

I was checking my fluids and saw dot3 on the clutch fluid cap. is this right. Just hoping someone didnt put the wrong cap on.

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07-24-2007, 06:38 PM

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You can, but you will get a squeeky MC. The GM fluid has "friction modifiers" in it to prevent the squeek.

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07-24-2007, 06:39 PM

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Hi, And I quote..."Delco Supreme 11 fluid (GM Part # 1052535) OR DOT-3 Fluid" In other words, yes....

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07-24-2007, 09:54 PM

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Hi, And I quote..."Delco Supreme 11 fluid (GM Part # 1052535) OR DOT-3 Fluid" In other words, yes....

DOT3 brake fluid. Just put a brand new Master cylinder in mine, and they recommended any DOT3 fluid.

Anything from GM with their special modifiers are ordinary STP Dot3 brake fluid re-branded.

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07-24-2007, 10:06 PM

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DOT3 brake fluid. Just put a brand new Master cylinder in mine, and they recommended any DOT3 fluid.

Anything from GM with their special modifiers are ordinary STP Dot3 brake fluid re-branded.

Not true, I used the DOT3 and my MC squeaked like a ****. Asked TomTom on this site about it and he told me about the GM fluid, used it and it went away

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07-24-2007, 10:46 PM

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Not true, I used the DOT3 and my MC squeaked like a ****. Asked TomTom on this site about it and he told me about the GM fluid, used it and it went away

OK.

I used synthetic DOT3. No squeaks so far.

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07-24-2007, 11:07 PM

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OK.

I used synthetic DOT3. No squeaks so far.

perhaps the synthetic is the difference. I don't believe the DOT 3 I used was.

Perhaps the tranny is the difference also, I have the ZF6, so maybe the MC is the factor.

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