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Nov 7, 2006 | 07:27 PM

MtnC-6

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From: breckenridge co

Clutch Fluid

Has anyone found a source for the Super DOT4 brake fluid for the clutch? Local dealer said they couldn't get it even though there is a GM part#

Nov 7, 2006 | 07:31 PM

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Has anyone found a source for the Super DOT4 brake fluid for the clutch? Local dealer said they couldn't get it even though there is a GM part#

Googled 'Super DOT4 brake fluid':
http://autodax.com/catalog/pdetail.php?prdid=99

Nov 7, 2006 | 08:08 PM

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Googled 'Super DOT4 brake fluid':
http://autodax.com/catalog/pdetail.php?prdid=99

From prior threads, this is exactly the stuff that GM wraps its own label around and sells for the Corvette clutch. Use it with complete confidence.

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Nov 7, 2006 | 08:23 PM

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I have 4 cans on order through www.partszoneonline.com. I paid 4.67 a can. I ordered using the part number 88958860.

I paid 8.67 through the local dealer.

Bill

Nov 7, 2006 | 10:19 PM

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Thanks appreciate the info. Just what I was looking for

Nov 8, 2006 | 11:21 AM

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I get mine from a forum vendor Fichtner Chevrolet. Place order, and it shows up at my door 2 days later.

Nov 8, 2006 | 11:25 AM

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Googled 'Super DOT4 brake fluid':
http://autodax.com/catalog/pdetail.php?prdid=99

Thanks!

Nov 8, 2006 | 03:46 PM

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Nov 8, 2006 | 08:35 PM

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whats the difference

between " meets or exceeds DOT 4 " and super dot 4 ???

I used the meets or exceeds on mine. I got it at pep boys. is super dot 4 a marketing ploy. if a product exceeds the dot standard what more do you need? I am serious, not stiring stuff up, I just want the best fluid for the vette, thanks

Nov 8, 2006 | 10:18 PM

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between " meets or exceeds DOT 4 " and super dot 4 ???

I don't really know the answer but my owner's manual specifies super dot 4 so that's what I got. I think the bottom line is it absorbs less water and has higher boiling points. I read this:

Since DOT 4 fluids were developed, it was recognized that borate ester based fluids offered the potential for boiling points beyond the 446F requirement, thus came the Super DOT 4 fluids - some covered by the DOT 5.1 designation - which exhibit a minimum dry boiling point of 500F (same as silicone, but different chemistry).

http://www.xs11.com/tips/maintenance/maint1.shtml

and here

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...S_RESSDOT4.PDF

Google is your friend.

Last edited by billcar9999; Nov 9, 2006 at 07:44 AM.

Nov 8, 2006 | 10:18 PM

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I can't find DOT-4 locally. Not at AutoZone, not at Sears.

Nov 8, 2006 | 10:19 PM

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beer goggle?

Nov 9, 2006 | 02:22 AM

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between " meets or exceeds DOT 4 " and super dot 4 ???

I got that 'meets or exceeds' synthetic stuff at Pep boys.
I cleaned out the reservoir about 6 times, with the 'turkey baster' and refilled it with this stuff. The clutch works fine.

Nov 9, 2006 | 02:48 PM

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I can't find DOT-4 locally. Not at AutoZone, not at Sears.

Walmart has Prestone DOT 4 -12 oz can about $2.60. Its synethic and is compatiable with the factory stuff. Buy 3 cans. That what it takes to get it clear or close to clear.

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