[Z06] Changing Clutch Fluid (Ranger Method)
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Changing Clutch Fluid (Ranger Method)
After reading some posts about this I decided I better take a look at my fluid. Just like I figured, it is black. So I sucked it out, wiped out the the inside just like it says with a lint free rag, closed it up and pumped the pedal slowly about 30 times. Opened it up and the fluid is still clear as a water. I sucked it out anyway and did it again and it is still clear. Rangers website made it sound like I was going to need to do this 20 or 30 times....am I doing something wrong? Why isn't the fluid circulating?
Melting Slicks
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Le Mans Master
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Yes, you just misunderstood. No problem. Just as others has stated, keep checking and repeating after many drive cycles. Fluid will be crystal clear in no time. Keep up the good work!
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Ive had a new slave cylinder and master for 12K and it has never stayed clean from the get go. It requires reservoir changing every 3-4 weeks and ill do the bleeder as well. The heat kills the fluid. It doesnt get black yucky looking but defiantly discolors so I just change it often which is no big deal as it only takes 1 minute to do so...
Burning Brakes
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Ive had a new slave cylinder and master for 12K and it has never stayed clean from the get go. It requires reservoir changing every 3-4 weeks and ill do the bleeder as well. The heat kills the fluid. It doesnt get black yucky looking but defiantly discolors so I just change it often which is no big deal as it only takes 1 minute to do so...
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Burning Brakes
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I don't think he ever recomended anything.......
I only said that cause Z06supercharged said "the heat kills the fluid" well, if the heat kills it, higher heat rating....... if not already used.
and you don't wanna use DOT 5, not compatible with DOT 3 or DOT 4....... stupid numbering system, you want 5.1 that IS compatable with 3 and 4.
I only said that cause Z06supercharged said "the heat kills the fluid" well, if the heat kills it, higher heat rating....... if not already used.
and you don't wanna use DOT 5, not compatible with DOT 3 or DOT 4....... stupid numbering system, you want 5.1 that IS compatable with 3 and 4.
Instructor
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Here is what he said about Brands....
Which Clutch Fluid to Use?
You can’t go wrong by using the clutch fluid specified in your owner’s manual. That’s a GM-branded fluid. But note that GM now recommend Super DOT4 brake fluid for all Corvette clutches.
When considering alternative brands, keep in mind there is no magic fluid that prevents pedal woes. All fluids will degrade under aggressive driving and need changing regularly.
If you want an alternative to the GM-branded fluid, I’ve used Prestone brand with good results for eight years in three Z06s. That means, following the fluid change protocol with Prestone, I’ve had no clutch pedal issue. I am currently using Prestone DOT4 Synthetic in my 2006 Z06. But I have no reason to believe that my results would be different with any other good brand, so long as the protocol is followed.
ns3
Which Clutch Fluid to Use?
You can’t go wrong by using the clutch fluid specified in your owner’s manual. That’s a GM-branded fluid. But note that GM now recommend Super DOT4 brake fluid for all Corvette clutches.
When considering alternative brands, keep in mind there is no magic fluid that prevents pedal woes. All fluids will degrade under aggressive driving and need changing regularly.
If you want an alternative to the GM-branded fluid, I’ve used Prestone brand with good results for eight years in three Z06s. That means, following the fluid change protocol with Prestone, I’ve had no clutch pedal issue. I am currently using Prestone DOT4 Synthetic in my 2006 Z06. But I have no reason to believe that my results would be different with any other good brand, so long as the protocol is followed.
ns3
