Clutch Fluid
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From: Wellington fl
Clutch Fluid
so i had the pedal stick to the floor at the track the otherday,and my fluid is less than clear and i am gonna change it. should i spend the $$ on some big dollar dat 4 fluid or just use any dot 4 i can find. anyone use and better stuff and have a better expirence?
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From: Montreal Qc
I use Prestone DOT 4, it is readily available, not too expensive and will do a decent job.
If you are not aware of the "Ranger" clutch procedure, do a search and read through his advice on clutch fluid maintenance.
If you are not aware of the "Ranger" clutch procedure, do a search and read through his advice on clutch fluid maintenance.
Melting Slicks
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
Nothing big dollar about it and it definately helps. Get in the habit of making it part of your semi-regular maintenance.
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I use Prestone as well and I change the clutch fluid each month (per Ranger's procedure) before tracking my car.
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Melting Slicks
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
Did you read and do the entire procedure recommended by Ranger? It's not just remove the fluid and add more. You have to go thru a whole bunch of clutch engagement cycles until it stays clear. Then it should last longer.
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From: Wellington fl
THANKS FOR CONTRIBUTING!
MY QUESTION WAS ABOUT ANY SPECIFIC FLUID, WE HAVE ALL READ RANGERS THIGN, BUT I WANTED TO KNOW IF ANYONE TRIED THE MOTUL OR CASTROL OR ANY OTHER HIGH DOLLAR FLUID.
YOU NY GUYS GET CRANKY IN THE WINTER IN THE COLD..............SUCKERS
Melting Slicks
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
I think the majority of those who actually bother to do the clutch fluid maintenance use Prestone DOT4. It's not expensive and is readily available almost anywhere. Hell I get mine at Walmart along with a 5qt jug of Mobil 1 for under $30.
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I use Motul 600 but that's because I stock it for road course use. But in my opinion and from seeing what others are doing, I think you can use pretty much any decent Dot 4.
You should get in the habit of changing it at least once a month. I change mine before each track event and after each event. It only takes 2 minutes top to do it, and once you get in the habit the fluid stays clean. C5's got black fast but that's because their cap gasket stuck in the fluid all the time. On our cars the cap does not touch the fluid.
You should get in the habit of changing it at least once a month. I change mine before each track event and after each event. It only takes 2 minutes top to do it, and once you get in the habit the fluid stays clean. C5's got black fast but that's because their cap gasket stuck in the fluid all the time. On our cars the cap does not touch the fluid.
Burning Brakes
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No, I bled my system. I dont sit there with a syring swapping fluids at the reservoir.
Melting Slicks
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
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St. Jude Donor '08
. Anyway, to contribute to your thread, I change mine with Dot 4 by GUNK..Has worked great and clean it once a month. As long as you go with dot 4 you will be fine..Later..
Burning Brakes
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Racing fluid picks up moisture faster than normal fluid, I would stay away from it. I recommend an OEM fluid from any car companies (apparently the GM one sucks), they usually last the longest and offer reasonable protection.