Can I put Motul 600 in our clutch reservoir?

AK370Z · 03-14-2013, 03:23 AM

So quick question,
I have freshly opened half a bottle of Motul 600 laying around. I know I can't bleed the clutch fluid with Motive bleeder

. I thought why not suck out the dirty brake fluid from the clutch reservoir (with a turkey baster) and pour in Motul 600. I am also going to a track event which Motul might help a little with the temp. Basically instead of letting this bottle collect moisture, I rather put it in the clutch reservoir. Now my question is, "is it safe (for the clutch components) for me to pour motul 600 (or mix motul 600 with older dot 3 fluid) in the clutch recervoir?"

thanks

Sh0velMan · 03-14-2013, 08:28 AM

Yes.

Suck it out, use a paper towel (blue shop kind) to soak out the rest of it, then fill it with RBF600. Would be best to bleed/flush the line but it takes two people and a lot of patience.

LukeV · 03-14-2013, 08:30 AM

Hi,

you can go ahead and put some Motul rbf 600 in your clutch reservoir!

DR_ · 03-14-2013, 08:34 AM

The first time I tracked this car my pedal went to the floor. It turned out the clutch fluid boiled being too close to the aftermarket Berk cats. The clutch lines were insulated and the clutch fluid was replaced by Motul RBF600 I've never had any further issues.

Sh0velMan · 03-14-2013, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR_

The first time I tracked this car my pedal went to the floor. It turned out the clutch fluid boiled being too close to the aftermarket Berk cats. The clutch lines were insulated and the clutch fluid was replaced by Motul RBF600 I've never had any further issues.

This happened to me too with longtubes.

I haven't beat on it quite that hard since, but dual-driver autocross events in the Texas summer didn't result in any mushy pedal, so I'd say it was sorted.

SPOHN · 03-14-2013, 11:12 AM

It's all I use.

chrischhorn · 03-14-2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Yes.

Suck it out, use a paper towel (blue shop kind) to soak out the rest of it, then fill it with RBF600. Would be best to bleed/flush the line but it takes two people and a lot of patience.

No patience required... took me and my buddy less then 5 mins to rebleed after I swapped to Z1 ss clutch line.

Also running motul rbf600 and never had a pedal sticking issue again. Of course I haven't had a drag strip to try it out at since.

Sh0velMan · 03-14-2013, 02:43 PM

Oh to do just the line, yeah. We had to do the entire system which involves a lot of repetition since there's no bleeder on the CSC itself.

Footloose301 · 03-31-2013, 04:09 PM

Use the search feature AK

SPOHN · 03-31-2013, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

Use the search feature AK

03-14-2013, 03:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Can I put Motul 600 in our clutch reservoir? So quick question, I have freshly opened half a bottle of Motul 600 laying around. I know I can't bleed the clutch fluid with Motive bleeder . I thought why not suck out the dirty brake fluid from the clutch reservoir (with a turkey baster) and pour in Motul 600. I am also going to a track event which Motul might help a little with the temp. Basically instead of letting this bottle collect moisture, I rather put it in the clutch reservoir. Now my question is, "is it safe (for the clutch components) for me to pour motul 600 (or mix motul 600 with older dot 3 fluid) in the clutch recervoir?" thanks __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

03-14-2013, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Yes. Suck it out, use a paper towel (blue shop kind) to soak out the rest of it, then fill it with RBF600. Would be best to bleed/flush the line but it takes two people and a lot of patience. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

03-14-2013, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	The first time I tracked this car my pedal went to the floor. It turned out the clutch fluid boiled being too close to the aftermarket Berk cats. The clutch lines were insulated and the clutch fluid was replaced by Motul RBF600 I've never had any further issues. osbornsm and Sh0velMan like this.

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	It's all I use. __________________

03-14-2013, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	Oh to do just the line, yeah. We had to do the entire system which involves a lot of repetition since there's no bleeder on the CSC itself. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

03-14-2013, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
LukeV Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 1 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 13	Hi, you can go ahead and put some Motul rbf 600 in your clutch reservoir!

03-31-2013, 04:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Use the search feature AK SPOHN likes this. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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