Sticky: (Official) 370Z Clutch Pressure (CSC) Failures

KatmanII · 06-22-2015, 10:09 PM

Here's a creative example what an individual did to send a message to United Airlines for breaking his guitar. 15 million hits! Any musicians/song writers out there?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

Trips · 06-22-2015, 10:49 PM

I've edited the title and (Officially) sticked this thread.

Also moved it to a high visibility section of the forum.

eastwest2300 · 06-23-2015, 07:43 AM

Thanks Trips.

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-23-2015, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

I've edited the title and (Officially) sticked this thread.

Also moved it to a high visibility section of the forum.

Thanks

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Uxi · 06-23-2015, 11:48 AM

VIN: 443591
Purchase Date: 4/18/2015
Occurrence Date: 5/21/2015
Occurrence Mileage: 2,012
Clutch Type: OEM

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-23-2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uxi

VIN: 443591
Purchase Date: 4/18/2015
Occurrence Date: 5/21/2015
Occurrence Mileage: 2,012
Clutch Type: OEM

That's just aweful to have such a problem with so new of a vehicle.

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Zbrah · 06-23-2015, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uxi

VIN: 443591
Purchase Date: 4/18/2015
Occurrence Date: 5/21/2015
Occurrence Mileage: 2,012
Clutch Type: OEM

Let's see how Nissan will weasel their way out of this one...

This is what my clutch fluid looked like yesterday...there are bits of black debris sitting at the bottom of the reservoir. You can see my fluid level is about half way between Max and Min. Not sure where that fluid went...

I used a syringe bulb to suck out all of the dirt and fluid from the reservoir and then filled it up with new dot 3 brake fluid I picked up earlier in the day. After doing so my clutch pressure returned, there is still some slack in the pedal however, but that was already there since I removed the clutch pedal spring. I know I'm on borrowed time right now. I'm taking it into my shop this Saturday to check out, but most likely a new clutch kit will be going in very soon.

Spooler · 06-23-2015, 01:00 PM

My clutch fluid looks like that at every oil change just about. I remove the old fluid from the MC and do quick gravity bleed on the system every 5-10k miles. I am running Dot4 also. In the summer I have to do it more often due to the heat of the cats. Nissan didn't rap the little metal line down at the bottom. It has some kind of rubber protector on it but it does not cover it all and does nothing for the heat.

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-23-2015, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

My clutch fluid looks like that at every oil change just about. I remove the old fluid from the MC and do quick gravity bleed on the system every 5-10k miles. I am running Dot4 also. In the summer I have to do it more often due to the heat of the cats. Nissan didn't rap the little metal line down at the bottom. It has some kind of rubber protector on it but it does not cover it all and does nothing for the heat.

Has anyone noticed a positive difference when using Nissan GTR BRAKE fluid? Or is it the same as any DOT 4

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BamBamZ · 06-24-2015, 09:46 AM

Name - Year - Mileage

1: Digitonium - 2009 - 16,158
2: dubhov - 2010 - 6,605
3: Joka4411 - 2010 - 10,000
4: Zeto - 2009 - ?????
5: Calivin - ???? - 11,500
6: Lazer_Z - ???? - 3,412
7: Zilent_Jay - 2009 - ????
8: Crystalline - 2009 - 8,500
9: Sarmyth - 2010 - 10,000
10: Fastfatdude - ???? - 140
11: Quicksliver- 2008 G37s - 25,000-30,000
12: Boost'dVQ - 2011 - 7,600
13: Big_J - 2009 - 21,000
14: Trilitheum - 2011 - ????
15: anthonyy - 2011 - 12,000
16: Youseenothing - 2011 - 9,300
17: 370Z_Purist - 2009 - 12,000
18: Bking - ???? - ????
19: Knio - 2010 - 17,000
20: dragonbreath - 2009 - 28,000
21: juice14 - 2011 - 6,200
22: Random_Strata - 2010 - 36,000
23: L8N8 - 2011 - ????
24: JennyT71 - 2010 - 26,000
25: TheGreatOne - 2010 - 22,000
26: windex - ???? - ????
27: Neptune - 2009 - ????
28: afbunn - 2009 - ????
29: sparhax - 2009 - 40,000
30: sungear - 2011 - 35,500
31: lhinojos - 2012 - ????
32: Steveasis - 2012 - 8,000
33: Slikshoes - 2011 - 16,200
34: Jstevenson - 2009 - 25,000
35: Simota1 - ???? - ????
36: Talimac - 2012 - 14,000
37: Sinceday1 - 2009 - 37,000 (Kilometers)
38: Slipper4678 - 2010 - 34,000
39: luigi90210 - 2011 - ????
40: SAmilitaryman - 2009 - 60,000
41: Shutterjock - 2010 - ????
42: Zensation - ???? - ????
43: Farmosh203 - 2009 - ????
44: Ephan - ???? - 24,000
45: Jstevenson - 2009 - 33,000 *again*
46: Denny_Mcclain - ???? - 18,000 & 43,000
47: DarylP - 2011 - 33,000
48: Kail - 2009 - 48,000
49: hunterinc - 2009 - 45,000
50: MikeUCFL - 2012 - 14,500
51: mdxj - 2009 - 33,000
52: jordan777er - 2009 - 50,900
53: n8gtol - ??? - 20,000 *3rd time*
54: Kylebucket - 2009 - 27,000
55: joelito - 2012 - 12,100 *4th time*
56: 1087 - 2012 - 12,243
57: ohmikegod - 2012 - ????
58: Z_Man - 2009 - 8,000
59: Kuyo - 2014 - 7,000
60: 90_ST - 2009 - 27,500 (Kilometers) *2nd time*
61: Osirus - 2011 - 40,000 *4th time*
62: tr0n - 2012 - 21,000
63: radensb - 2009 - ????
64: JeMo44 - 2013 - ????
65: mab864 - 2013 - 9,900 *2nd time*
66: duderevs - 2009 - 30,000 (Kilometers)
67: tigwelder - 2010 - 15,000
68: Need_NewName - 2009 - ????
69: R3drckt09 - 2009 - ????
70: Johnwiki - 2011 - 60,000
71: UXI - 2015 - 1,900
72: j312311 - 2015 - 1,700
73: pbs370z - 2010 - 9,000
74: Misnomer - 2010 - 28,000
75: Agent_K - 2013 - ????
76: KoolKarmajoe - 2009 - ????
77: BamBamZ - 2009 - 31,075
78: VBP6US - 2009 - 30,000 & 60,000
79: ZBrah - 2011 - 25,465

That took a long *** time to compile...

for EVERYONE that has experienced or even are concerned for yours to go out give Nissan North America a ring and tell the rep you're issues or concerns. 1-800-NISSAN-1

BamBamZ · 06-24-2015, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoolKarmaJoe

Has anyone noticed a positive difference when using Nissan GTR BRAKE fluid? Or is it the same as any DOT 4

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As I went through this entire thread making my list, Several people had good results by switching the fluid but then there are still quite a few that still had CSC failure further down the road. It seems like it's just a band aid.

KoolKarmaJoe · 06-24-2015, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamBamZ

As I went through this entire thread making my list, Several people had good results by switching the fluid but then there are still quite a few that still had CSC failure further down the road. It seems like it's just a band aid.

I'm having a ZSpeed HD CSC installed as well as new CMC, with insulated CLUTCH line ; I was thinking of using the GTR BRAKE Fluid from now on . Do you thats a good idea or should I use a different brand of fluid?

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Blighter · 06-24-2015, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamBamZ

Name - Year - Mileage

....
73: pbs370z - 2010 - 9,000
74: Misnomer - 2010 - 28,000
75: Agent_K - 2013 - ????
76: KoolKarmajoe - 2009 - ????
77: BamBamZ - 2009 - 31,075
78: VBP6US - 2009 - 30,000 & 60,000
79: ZBrah - 2011 - 25,465

That took a long *** time to compile...

for EVERYONE that has experienced or even are concerned for yours to go out give Nissan North America a ring and tell the rep you're issues or concerns. 1-800-NISSAN-1

Dude this is amazing work!

Sucks that it is BS about a nissan part though

BamBamZ · 06-24-2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoolKarmaJoe

I'm having a ZSpeed HD CSC installed as well as new CMC, with insulated CLUTCH line ; I was thinking of using the GTR BRAKE Fluid from now on . Do you thats a good idea or should I use a different brand of fluid?

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I don't recall anyone asking that question... But I believe Joe@Zspeed will help you out, He's chimed in on this thread several times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auspicious_on

Dude this is amazing work!

Sucks that it is BS about a nissan part though

Thank ya... Yeah it is, I thought there would be more. But there probably is that I didn't see or didn't chime in yet.

Joe@ZSpeed · 06-24-2015, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoolKarmaJoe

I'm having a ZSpeed HD CSC installed as well as new CMC, with insulated CLUTCH line ; I was thinking of using the GTR BRAKE Fluid from now on . Do you thats a good idea or should I use a different brand of fluid?

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Won't hurt anything to use the GTR fluid, We have been using Motul RBF-600 with good results also.

06-22-2015, 10:09 PM	#676 (permalink)
KatmanII Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Rep Power: 10	Here's a creative example what an individual did to send a message to United Airlines for breaking his guitar. 15 million hits! Any musicians/song writers out there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo KoolKarmaJoe likes this. Last edited by KatmanII; 06-22-2015 at 10:25 PM.

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06-24-2015, 09:46 AM	#685 (permalink)
BamBamZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 95 Drives: Touring/Sport/6spd Rep Power: 10	Name - Year - Mileage 1: Digitonium - 2009 - 16,158 2: dubhov - 2010 - 6,605 3: Joka4411 - 2010 - 10,000 4: Zeto - 2009 - ????? 5: Calivin - ???? - 11,500 6: Lazer_Z - ???? - 3,412 7: Zilent_Jay - 2009 - ???? 8: Crystalline - 2009 - 8,500 9: Sarmyth - 2010 - 10,000 10: Fastfatdude - ???? - 140 11: Quicksliver- 2008 G37s - 25,000-30,000 12: Boost'dVQ - 2011 - 7,600 13: Big_J - 2009 - 21,000 14: Trilitheum - 2011 - ???? 15: anthonyy - 2011 - 12,000 16: Youseenothing - 2011 - 9,300 17: 370Z_Purist - 2009 - 12,000 18: Bking - ???? - ???? 19: Knio - 2010 - 17,000 20: dragonbreath - 2009 - 28,000 21: juice14 - 2011 - 6,200 22: Random_Strata - 2010 - 36,000 23: L8N8 - 2011 - ???? 24: JennyT71 - 2010 - 26,000 25: TheGreatOne - 2010 - 22,000 26: windex - ???? - ???? 27: Neptune - 2009 - ???? 28: afbunn - 2009 - ???? 29: sparhax - 2009 - 40,000 30: sungear - 2011 - 35,500 31: lhinojos - 2012 - ???? 32: Steveasis - 2012 - 8,000 33: Slikshoes - 2011 - 16,200 34: Jstevenson - 2009 - 25,000 35: Simota1 - ???? - ???? 36: Talimac - 2012 - 14,000 37: Sinceday1 - 2009 - 37,000 (Kilometers) 38: Slipper4678 - 2010 - 34,000 39: luigi90210 - 2011 - ???? 40: SAmilitaryman - 2009 - 60,000 41: Shutterjock - 2010 - ???? 42: Zensation - ???? - ???? 43: Farmosh203 - 2009 - ???? 44: Ephan - ???? - 24,000 45: Jstevenson - 2009 - 33,000 again 46: Denny_Mcclain - ???? - 18,000 & 43,000 47: DarylP - 2011 - 33,000 48: Kail - 2009 - 48,000 49: hunterinc - 2009 - 45,000 50: MikeUCFL - 2012 - 14,500 51: mdxj - 2009 - 33,000 52: jordan777er - 2009 - 50,900 53: n8gtol - ??? - 20,000 3rd time 54: Kylebucket - 2009 - 27,000 55: joelito - 2012 - 12,100 4th time 56: 1087 - 2012 - 12,243 57: ohmikegod - 2012 - ???? 58: Z_Man - 2009 - 8,000 59: Kuyo - 2014 - 7,000 60: 90_ST - 2009 - 27,500 (Kilometers) 2nd time 61: Osirus - 2011 - 40,000 4th time 62: tr0n - 2012 - 21,000 63: radensb - 2009 - ???? 64: JeMo44 - 2013 - ???? 65: mab864 - 2013 - 9,900 2nd time 66: duderevs - 2009 - 30,000 (Kilometers) 67: tigwelder - 2010 - 15,000 68: Need_NewName - 2009 - ???? 69: R3drckt09 - 2009 - ???? 70: Johnwiki - 2011 - 60,000 71: UXI - 2015 - 1,900 72: j312311 - 2015 - 1,700 73: pbs370z - 2010 - 9,000 74: Misnomer - 2010 - 28,000 75: Agent_K - 2013 - ???? 76: KoolKarmajoe - 2009 - ???? 77: BamBamZ - 2009 - 31,075 78: VBP6US - 2009 - 30,000 & 60,000 79: ZBrah - 2011 - 25,465 That took a long * time to compile... for EVERYONE** that has experienced or even are concerned for yours to go out give Nissan North America a ring and tell the rep you're issues or concerns. 1-800-NISSAN-1 eastwest2300, Zbrah, Misnomer and 2 others like this.

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06-23-2015, 11:48 AM	#680 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 302 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	VIN: 443591 Purchase Date: 4/18/2015 Occurrence Date: 5/21/2015 Occurrence Mileage: 2,012 Clutch Type: OEM

06-23-2015, 01:00 PM	#683 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,791 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	My clutch fluid looks like that at every oil change just about. I remove the old fluid from the MC and do quick gravity bleed on the system every 5-10k miles. I am running Dot4 also. In the summer I have to do it more often due to the heat of the cats. Nissan didn't rap the little metal line down at the bottom. It has some kind of rubber protector on it but it does not cover it all and does nothing for the heat.