Something's up with my stock clutch

wdkwang · 10-06-2014, 02:02 PM

I'll try flushing it first. Time to hit up amazon for some more ATE

wdkwang · 10-06-2014, 02:04 PM

They say the shelf life of the ATE is a year after opening. It's been 2 years that it's sitting in my garage with a good amount left. Should I use it or chuck it?

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

They say the shelf life of the ATE is a year after opening. It's been 2 years that it's sitting in my garage with a good amount left. Should I use it or chuck it?

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wdkwang · 10-06-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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Chuck33079 · 10-06-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

My guess is that he's trying to tell you that it absorbs moisture from the air once it's opened, so after a certain time it should be discarded because it gets waterlogged. He just didn't bother to type all of that because it's funnier to him to be snarky and add as little value as possible to pretty much any conversation while stroking himself about his post count and rep.

At least, that's my guess.

wdkwang · 10-06-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

My guess is that he's trying to tell you that it absorbs moisture from the air once it's opened, so after a certain time it should be discarded because it gets waterlogged. He just didn't bother to type all of that because it's funnier to him to be snarky and add as little value as possible to pretty much any conversation while stroking himself about his post count and rep.

At least, that's my guess.

I second that motion haha. I'm quite familiar with his antics.

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 02:47 PM

basically telling you dont ask the obvious... be smart.

SouthArk370Z · 10-06-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

They say the shelf life of the ATE is a year after opening. It's been 2 years that it's sitting in my garage with a good amount left. Should I use it or chuck it?

If the bottle was sealed, it's probably still good - I wouldn't be afraid to use it to top off the MC ... however ... in your present situation, I'd throw it away and use new stuff. Why take the risk?

Edit: Thought about this some more and will suggest that you toss any fluids (oil, brake, antifreeze, &c) that you have any doubts about. Even the most expensive are a lot cheaper than a new engine or xmission.

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 02:49 PM

my jug of milk says it expired a week ago.

should i drink it?

sure you go right ahead.

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 03:12 PM

I don't keep open bottles of brake fluid around for more than a few weeks after opening them because they will absorb moisture. The exception to this is a metal container, like Ate Superblue comes in. Too bad DoT outlawed it because the color blue is apparently toxic

wdkwang · 10-06-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I don't keep open bottles of brake fluid around for more than a few weeks after opening them because they will absorb moisture. The exception to this is a metal container, like Ate Superblue comes in. Too bad DoT outlawed it because the color blue is apparently toxic

ya i have the ate superblue in the metal container.

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 03:28 PM

Well I've never had one sit around for over a year; 6 months was the longest it ever lasted IIRC. In your case, I would probably throw it out and buy some new stuff. I just posted in another thread about how little brake fluid costs are for most people. There's just no point risking moisture in the fluid when new fluid is so inexpensive.

wdkwang · 10-06-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Well I've never had one sit around for over a year; 6 months was the longest it ever lasted IIRC. In your case, I would probably throw it out and buy some new stuff. I just posted in another thread about how little brake fluid costs are for most people. There's just no point risking moisture in the fluid when new fluid is inexpensive and easy to get.

noted

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 03:33 PM

even motor oil i used to top off is tossed after a year since opening.

i just pen in the date i bought and date i opened. brake fluid i usually toss after 3months after opening.

Powder370 · 10-06-2014, 08:36 PM

I have a 2010 sport touring with 46k miles and my Z. My CSC went out almost over night in the matter of 12 hours. Was catching at almost 2 inches from the floor then the peddle wouldn't even come all the way out. After that I couldn't put it into gear..

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wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	They say the shelf life of the ATE is a year after opening. It's been 2 years that it's sitting in my garage with a good amount left. Should I use it or chuck it? __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I don't keep open bottles of brake fluid around for more than a few weeks after opening them because they will absorb moisture. The exception to this is a metal container, like Ate Superblue comes in. Too bad DoT outlawed it because the color blue is apparently toxic kenchan likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Well I've never had one sit around for over a year; 6 months was the longest it ever lasted IIRC. In your case, I would probably throw it out and buy some new stuff. I just posted in another thread about how little brake fluid costs are for most people. There's just no point risking moisture in the fluid when new fluid is so inexpensive. kenchan, SouthArk370Z and wdkwang like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-06-2014, 08:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
Powder370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 68 Drives: 10 PW 6MT Rep Power: 13	I have a 2010 sport touring with 46k miles and my Z. My CSC went out almost over night in the matter of 12 hours. Was catching at almost 2 inches from the floor then the peddle wouldn't even come all the way out. After that I couldn't put it into gear.. __________________ JWT Dual pop chargers with ModShack fang vents M3 Clear Bra

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	basically telling you dont ask the obvious... be smart.

10-06-2014, 02:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my jug of milk says it expired a week ago. should i drink it? sure you go right ahead.

10-06-2014, 03:33 PM	#29 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	even motor oil i used to top off is tossed after a year since opening. i just pen in the date i bought and date i opened. brake fluid i usually toss after 3months after opening.

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