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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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I want to change all of the fluids in my 2001 C5 (oil is already done with the usual Mobil 1). What is everyone using for the tranny, transaxle, clutch, etc. I don't run it all that hard. Just an occasional burst or two, or three, well, you get it.

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I want to change out the small 3.5" speakers up front with something better. Any ideas.
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I use Amsoil to make fluid shopping a one stop shop.

I use their DOT 3 brake fluid for the clutch. Works fine, I change it every 2,500 miles or so. For my driving habits, that's when I start seeing it get darker. Of course, I have a remote bleeder on so it makes bleeding the clutch a 5 minute job.
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Originally Posted by cadman96
I want to change all of the fluids in my 2001 C5 (oil is already done with the usual Mobil 1). What is everyone using for the tranny, transaxle, clutch, etc. I don't run it all that hard. Just an occasional burst or two, or three, well, you get it.

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Based on how you drive the car, the stock fluids specified in your owners manual will serve you well.
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I want to change out the small 3.5" speakers up front with something better. Any ideas.

Although it didn't make a HUGE difference in sound, I installed a pair or Pioneer TS-A878 2 ways in my front doors.
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