Sorry for being lazy...

MZ DAIZY · 08-26-2021, 02:09 PM

What the consensus “best” fluid to use for a clutch flush? I saw tons of threads on this but can’t find anything with a search. Was it Royal purple? More importantly, what was the rating?

I’ve got 31,000 on the clock and I’m worried... tick Tock...

Rusty · 08-26-2021, 02:55 PM

Clutch flush. Castrol SRF, Motul 660, Motul 600. Best to better.

viiv · 08-26-2021, 02:58 PM

Yup. You should be changing it every year if it is a fun car. Every six months if it is a daily driver.

Motul RBF 600 is what you should be using and is the 2nd best.

The best is technically Castrol SRF. But it is so expensive, that you will probably end up replacing less frequently.

RBF 600 replaced every year max is better than Castrol SRF that is so expensive you delay changing on time.

MZ DAIZY · 08-26-2021, 03:04 PM

Thanks! Youse guys are the best!

MZ DAIZY · 08-26-2021, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Clutch flush. Castrol SRF, Motul 660, Motul 600. Best to better.

How much should I buy?

MZ DAIZY · 08-26-2021, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Clutch flush. Castrol SRF, Motul 660, Motul 600. Best to better.

Hey Rusty, will any dot 4 synthetic fluid work? I see I can get my hands on this today. Want this done asap....

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...ke+fluid&pos=1

MZ DAIZY · 08-26-2021, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Clutch flush. Castrol SRF, Motul 660, Motul 600. Best to better.

Ok, the 660 looks like my tolerance to price pain. How many milliliters?

viiv · 08-26-2021, 03:33 PM

Don't get 660. It is meant for track, to be changed out after every track day, not street use. It has a worse wet boiling temperature which is more important for street use.

One bottle of 600 is all you need each time. Don't get the Prestone. Not worth the labour to put it in there.

Rusty · 08-26-2021, 04:17 PM

...........and since you will be under the car. Wrap your clutch line by the exhaust with some insulation. This will help to keep from boiling the fluid.

MZ DAIZY · 08-26-2021, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

...........and since you will be under the car. Wrap your clutch line by the exhaust with some insulation. This will help to keep from boiling the fluid.

If youse guys are interested, this looks like a good bargain. 1000ML for $30 including shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rusty · 08-26-2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

If youse guys are interested, this looks like a good bargain. 1000ML for $30 including shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you are close to a motorcycle shop. Check there for Motul. There used to be a couple of shops around me that carried it.

SteveVQ · 08-26-2021, 05:31 PM

Just to add my .02. Using Valvoline DOT4 Fluid. No issues with my spirited driving, clutch feel is solid, at WOT. Changed about 4 months ago. Should be noted I have heat insulation as well.

Been waiting for temps to drop a bit to go to the drag strip. That'll be the real test of how well this fluid will hold up to high temps. If I experience any sponge I'll be upgrading to MOTUL

POS VETT · 08-27-2021, 06:14 AM

I use Valvoline DOT4 too. I use it not on the Z, but also on my other cars. The Z06 has the same type of clutch hydraulic as the Z, but the fluid in the Z06 turns dark much sooner in several hundred miles. The fluid in the reservoir is changed using a syringe. I need to do this with the Z as well.

chowtoo · 08-30-2021, 10:28 AM

What is the best way and best material to use to insulate the clutch line?

ZoomZ · 08-30-2021, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chowtoo

What is the best way and best material to use to insulate the clutch line?

This is just example, SO choose your size and material.

https://www.designengineering.com/he...0-5-1-25-x-36/

08-26-2021, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,856 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613733	Sorry for being lazy... What the consensus “best” fluid to use for a clutch flush? I saw tons of threads on this but can’t find anything with a search. Was it Royal purple? More importantly, what was the rating? I’ve got 31,000 on the clock and I’m worried... tick Tock... __________________ Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts

08-26-2021, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Clutch flush. Castrol SRF, Motul 660, Motul 600. Best to better. gbrettin, JARblue, danegrey and 5 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-26-2021, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 294 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34016	Yup. You should be changing it every year if it is a fun car. Every six months if it is a daily driver. Motul RBF 600 is what you should be using and is the 2nd best. The best is technically Castrol SRF. But it is so expensive, that you will probably end up replacing less frequently. RBF 600 replaced every year max is better than Castrol SRF that is so expensive you delay changing on time. danegrey, MZ DAIZY and DieselKrampus like this.

08-26-2021, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,856 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613733	Thanks! Youse guys are the best! __________________ Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts

08-26-2021, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
viiv Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Montreal Posts: 294 Drives: 20 Nissan 370Z PR M6 Rep Power: 34016	Don't get 660. It is meant for track, to be changed out after every track day, not street use. It has a worse wet boiling temperature which is more important for street use. One bottle of 600 is all you need each time. Don't get the Prestone. Not worth the labour to put it in there. Rusty, abm89, ZontheRocks and 1 others like this. Last edited by viiv; 08-26-2021 at 03:38 PM.

08-26-2021, 04:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	...........and since you will be under the car. Wrap your clutch line by the exhaust with some insulation. This will help to keep from boiling the fluid. gbrettin, danegrey, Hotrodz and 3 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-26-2021, 05:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
SteveVQ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 218 Drives: '19 Camaro SS 6MT Rep Power: 52838	Just to add my .02. Using Valvoline DOT4 Fluid. No issues with my spirited driving, clutch feel is solid, at WOT. Changed about 4 months ago. Should be noted I have heat insulation as well. Been waiting for temps to drop a bit to go to the drag strip. That'll be the real test of how well this fluid will hold up to high temps. If I experience any sponge I'll be upgrading to MOTUL MZ DAIZY likes this. __________________ ‘19 Camaro SS 1SS 6MT ‘13 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT 328whp (Sold) #LetsGoBrandon! Last edited by SteveVQ; 08-26-2021 at 06:46 PM. Reason: because I cant spell for chit

08-27-2021, 06:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	I use Valvoline DOT4 too. I use it not on the Z, but also on my other cars. The Z06 has the same type of clutch hydraulic as the Z, but the fluid in the Z06 turns dark much sooner in several hundred miles. The fluid in the reservoir is changed using a syringe. I need to do this with the Z as well. SteveVQ likes this.

08-30-2021, 10:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4596	What is the best way and best material to use to insulate the clutch line?

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