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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Approximately how much fluid will I use (full flush)? My current fluid is clear, but I was 'lied' to and apparently it is standard, off the shelf generic DOT 3.

I have 3 pints of Motul and I surely hope this will be enough, I guess the trick will be 'overbleed' since the current fluid is clear so I can't use color change as a way of determining when I am flushed.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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I use ATE and flush from blue to clear and back on my track car all the time. A full flush and refill of the clutch reservoir will take a less than a quart.
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I just flushed my system with 2 12 oz bottles of Wilwood 570 fluid.

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Thanks, guys!
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Casem1
Approximately how much fluid will I use (full flush)? My current fluid is clear, but I was 'lied' to and apparently it is standard, off the shelf generic DOT 3.

I have 3 pints of Motul and I surely hope this will be enough, I guess the trick will be 'overbleed' since the current fluid is clear so I can't use color change as a way of determining when I am flushed.
there is a slight difference in color/clearness, watch it closely as it comes out of the caliper. G/L
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