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Old 03-14-2019, 11:20 PM
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Is Castrol Dot 4 brake fluid OK for the clutch fluid in my 2011 Grand Sport?
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Yes that’s exactly what you need any brand of dot4 though
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Yes. Make sure to keep it clean. It will make the clutch and slave cylinder last a lot longer. See Ranger method.
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Yes. Make sure to keep it clean. It will make the clutch and slave cylinder last a lot longer. See Ranger method.
I flush mine about once a month during the months its being driven. Its black every time, maybe I should update the frequency.
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Yes, keep that clutch fluid clean, don't learn the hard way like I did hoping the master cylinder wouldn't pop. It's soo much cheaper and easier to maintain than going through the down time and pricey fix. Unfortunately mine failed a year after the extended warranty.

http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html
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I've always used Pentosin Super Dot 4. Higher boiling point. The Castrol is fine, especially in a street driven car. Agree on the Ranger method to keep it clean
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Is AC Delco 10-5031 (89021185) the only choice for p.s. fluid ?
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Originally Posted by Tahoe
Is AC Delco 10-5031 (89021185) the only choice for p.s. fluid ?



Any Dot 4 should do...stick with name brands though...In the Corvette factory when I was there GM used DOW...In gigantic plastic totes. I use Prestone from Wally world...
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2011 Grand Sport Power Steering Fluid / Is AC Delco 10-5031 (89021185) the only choice for p.s. fluid ? Not referring to brake fluiid...thank you

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Originally Posted by Tahoe
2011 Grand Sport Power Steering Fluid / Is AC Delco 10-5031 (89021185) the only choice for p.s. fluid ? Not referring to brake fluiid...thank you
My owners manual says GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).

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