Clutch Fluid
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Le Mans Master
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From: The King of Bling
St. Jude Donor '10
Clutch Fluid
Is GM Brake and Clutch Fluid part # 88958860 the same as GM Clutch Fluid part #12345347 which just states Hydraulic Clutch Fluid?
The latter Hydraulic Clutch Fluid states Dot 3 Fluid with Friction Modifiers and the Clutch and Brake Fluid states Dot 4.
Well I guess I just answerd my question about them not being the same but my question is which is better or is either one fine. Hopefully Ranger will voice his opinion. I also sent him a PM so if I hear back I will update this thread.
Just as a reference I am having no issues with the pedal sticking probably due to changing the fluid all the time and I do not track the car at all.
The latter Hydraulic Clutch Fluid states Dot 3 Fluid with Friction Modifiers and the Clutch and Brake Fluid states Dot 4.
Well I guess I just answerd my question about them not being the same but my question is which is better or is either one fine. Hopefully Ranger will voice his opinion. I also sent him a PM so if I hear back I will update this thread.
Just as a reference I am having no issues with the pedal sticking probably due to changing the fluid all the time and I do not track the car at all.
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You did answer your question.....they aren't the same. As far as asking Ranger his opinion......you've been a member of the forum for a very long time and I'm sure you've read his write ups. Save yourself alot of money and grief and go to Wally World and get some Prestone DOT 4 for use as your clutch fluid. That's what all the experts and pros seem to recommend and that's what I notice most of the forum members, including I, am using.
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Le Mans Master
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From: The King of Bling
St. Jude Donor '10
You did answer your question.....they aren't the same. As far as asking Ranger his opinion......you've been a member of the forum for a very long time and I'm sure you've read his write ups. Save yourself alot of money and grief and go to Wally World and get some Prestone DOT 4 for use as your clutch fluid. That's what all the experts and pros seem to recommend and that's what I notice most of the forum members, including I, am using.
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Last edited by Delbert; Oct 10, 2011 at 08:33 AM. Reason: correction
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with Delbert!! I use Prestone DOT 4 and it has worked great for me for many, many miles of both street and track event driving.
Here's a link to my fellow Ranger Ranger's thread on cleaning your clutch fluid:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html
Prestone DOT 4 has very respectable dry and wet boiling points, it's cheap, and it's easy to find.
Bob
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From: Blaine Minnesota
with Delbert!! I use Prestone DOT 4 and it has worked great for me for many, many miles of both street and track event driving.
Here's a link to my fellow Ranger Ranger's thread on cleaning your clutch fluid:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html
Prestone DOT 4 has very respectable dry and wet boiling points, it's cheap, and it's easy to find.
Bob
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