Clutch fluid

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am I just changed my brake fluid to DOT 5.1 and had enough left over to also change the clutch fluid. The old fluid

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07-12-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I just changed my brake fluid to DOT 5.1 and had enough left over to also change the clutch fluid. The old fluid with less than 13,000 miles was black and almost burnt looking.

Is it my imagination that the car shifts more smoothly now?

Thanks

I wish I knew why manufacturers use such crappy fluid in all these systems (clutch, engine, transmission, differential). Besides, of course the obvious.... $$$.

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