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Jan 5, 2011 | 11:08 AM

Rhotrod

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Clutch Fluid

I read and watched the video on cleaning your clutch fluid and I want to change and clean mine in my 99 FRC with 21,000 miles but I'm unsure what brand fluid to get. When I opened it up it is pretty nasty. Any help will be apprecitated.
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Jan 5, 2011 | 11:16 AM

bumble-z

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I like to use Prestone Syn Dot 4 Brake fluid. It's clear & once you get your clutch M/C fluid clean, you will be able to see the first signs of cloudiness or minute particulates in the fluid.
Good luck.

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Jan 5, 2011 | 01:31 PM

tblu92

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Be sure to BLEED the system after new fluid is installed to get rid of all the air bubbles or it won't work---

Jan 5, 2011 | 01:44 PM

Rhotrod

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Bleed the system

Do you mean by bleeding to do the 30 pumps and repeat until clean.
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Jan 5, 2011 | 02:06 PM

jedblanks

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As long as you don't pump the clutch with the reservoir empty, no air should be introduced.

Jan 6, 2011 | 01:43 PM

craig04c5

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Prestone DOT 4 Synthetic is what a lot of people here use. No need to bleed just don't pump it empty like stated above. Just use a turkey baster to empty the fluid reservoir. This is called the Ranger Method.

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