Loose clutch petal
 

Hello all
I have had this z for a little over 1 year now and just recently the clutch pedal has gotten easier to push, it has me trippin a little bit. Does it have to do with me needing to change the clutch fluid? If so can i do it myself? I have never changed it, is that bad? Should I change it more often? It still shifts fine but took it on a long trip to Vegas and now its feeling different. Any tips? Do it yourself clutch fluid changing guides maybe? Thanks in advance for your help!!

Google 370z csc and master cylinder issues.

Loose clutch petal
 

What are the symptoms of a csc failure?
It still has pressure and drives fine, just little less pressure when I press the pedal is all?


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What does your petal look like?

Like this? http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thum...Jam-Step-1.jpg

Pedal stiffness is dictated primarily by the pressure plate fingers. That is after all what you're pressing against to release the clutch. I suppose it's possible for the spring tension to weaken on these fingers and pedal pressure to change. A fail[ing] csc will typically have a fluctuating grab point, or even all the way at the floor and dead pedal for majority of its travel.

Changing clutch fluid is very easy. Just did it a few days ago on mine. You'll need some apparatus to remove the old fluid from the reservoir (but not completely), then either gravity bleed or have a helper pump the pedal slowly then hold while you open and close the bleeder screw at the trans. I did a combination of gravity bleeding to flush new fluid through the system, then a helper for good measure.

Post a pic of your clutch fluid reservoir with the cover removed.

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Loose clutch petal
 

Found this Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBbsy0LjUvE
Here
http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...ease-look.html
Will this do it?
If so, can you tell me which fluid to purchase?
Jeez, looks dirty.. I feel bad.. I wish I knew about it before... Kind of car stupid lol right down to the "petal" haha!
Thanks for replying ;-)

Several thoughts.

1) Level appears to be at the lower level marker. How long ago (time and miles) was the fluid last changed? I don't recall ever seeing my level drop. Even after 14K miles/3.5yrs (first change) and 8K miles/1yr (2nd change) intervals.

Take a look at this - link .

2) I'd start by doing a thorough flush/bleed. Monitor the level often and closely. It shouldn't move at all. If it does, be prepared for a CSC replacement. Considering your car is a 2010 with unspecified mileage, it's probably time for a clutch anyways. Replace the MC while you're at it.

Any dot 3/4 fluid would work.

Like most things on this car probably never changed...
This car seemed to be neglected.
57000 miles
I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks again!


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Honestly, I wasn't planning on doing the clutch this year, but decided to pop the cap off after getting done with the brake fluid and didn't like what I saw. Because the OE fluid is less performance oriented dot 3, I think it's less hygroscopic, so it lasts a bit longer.

Benefit of dot 4 and other high performance fluids is its higher wet boiling point. Given the way I drive the car this doesn't really apply.

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Got it done!! I will watch the fluid for sure now! Thank you so much it already shifts better.
The fluid that came out was all watery and nasty!!
Clear now!

An outdoor lift?? Now I've seen it all.

Dude it was so awesome
I had no idea this Rick guy had one
Car repairs no problem now!!

Start setting aside funds for a CSC replacement. The dark stuff in that fluid is the seals inside the CSC.

Alright,
How long do i have, do you think?
How much does that run?

Should be 6-8 hours of shop time. It could go at any time. People here have had a failure at 1k miles. Do some reading. Its probably the most discussed topic on the forum.