fluids? What fluids?
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fluids? What fluids?
I'm trying to anticipate what happens on that sad day when I have to put my C5 to sleep for the winter. I've seen various posts that speak of changing or checking the fluids. I just refreshed the clutch fluid using the Ranger method. There is fresh Mobil 1 in the car.
I realize that there is such a think as brake fluid, although I have no idea how to check it or change it. Is that something that an amateur can or easily do?
Are there other fluids that I should worry about?
I realize that there is such a think as brake fluid, although I have no idea how to check it or change it. Is that something that an amateur can or easily do?
Are there other fluids that I should worry about?
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I'm trying to anticipate what happens on that sad day when I have to put my C5 to sleep for the winter. I've seen various posts that speak of changing or checking the fluids. I just refreshed the clutch fluid using the Ranger method. There is fresh Mobil 1 in the car.
I realize that there is such a think as brake fluid, although I have no idea how to check it or change it. Is that something that an amateur can or easily do?
Are there other fluids that I should worry about?
I realize that there is such a think as brake fluid, although I have no idea how to check it or change it. Is that something that an amateur can or easily do?
Are there other fluids that I should worry about?
You can check power steering fluid, antifreeze, transmission oil, air in tires, put a piece of carpet under each tire, get battery tender, put bounce dryer sheets in tail pipe to keep mice out.
I"m sure others will add other thoughts about winter storage of C5.
Try to do a google search, about 'winter storage of C5 Corvette', or something similar. You'll find many threads from here in the Forum in the past, giving you many ideas of others, about this.
Good luck,
Don
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Many people forget to have their brake fluid flushed periodically. I have mine done annually. You can check the fluid as easily as the clutch fluid. The brake fluid reservior is located near the clutch reservior. It is the other round cap on the translucent base. (The base is the same color as the base of the clutch reservior)
Flushing it is more complicated than the clutch. If you don't have the tools and knowledge, it is better to have someone do it for you. I have my mechanic do it because he activates the ABS to ensure the fluid is flushed through the ABS unit. The fluid should be clear or slightly tinted. I'm guessing yours will be a black as the clutch fluid you just replaced.
Flushing it is more complicated than the clutch. If you don't have the tools and knowledge, it is better to have someone do it for you. I have my mechanic do it because he activates the ABS to ensure the fluid is flushed through the ABS unit. The fluid should be clear or slightly tinted. I'm guessing yours will be a black as the clutch fluid you just replaced.
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All good advice above. 
