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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Default Changing clutch fluid on a C6

Is it recomended that I use the GM brand clutch fluid or can I just pick up a good quality DOT 4 fluid ? If so what is recomended.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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You don't have to use GM's clutch food, most DOT4's will do. Check out this must read sticky:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...al-issues.html
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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You don't have to use GM's clutch food, most DOT4's will do. Check out this must read sticky:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...al-issues.html
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I started out using the GM clutch fluid, but I am having a harder time buying it now because the dealer has to order a case at a time, and everyone is reducing their parts inventories.
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