Clutch fluid flush

ayrton88 · 03-26-2013, 05:51 PM

I can't seem to find in the manual how often the clutch fluid is supposed to be changed. I'm getting near 20K and wonder if it is about time...car is less than 3 years old.

StrokeThis347 · 03-30-2013, 07:40 PM

I would have to look but my guess is 30k when the brake fluid is supposed to be changed.

juld0zer · 05-05-2013, 08:22 PM

I'd do it asap.. you'd be surprised at how filthy it is. My brake fluid on the other hand looks new.

The bottom of the reservoir had some gunk accumulated... similar to the crap that builds up around the base of your bathroom tap spout. filth!

Just be careful pouring in the fluid as it reservoir is less than 50mL and it's hard to pour from a full bottle.

olddudesrule · 05-05-2013, 10:22 PM

Goggle the "ranger method". I picked up the habit from owning Corvettes, but you basically clean out and refill the clutch fluid is regular basis, beyond occasionally doing a complete flush of the system. I cleaned out and refilled my clutch fluid about every 6 months, and have never had a clutch pedal related issue.

juld0zer · 05-05-2013, 11:13 PM

that's the one! i'm on the 4th suck out & refill.. still looking a bit green after an hour of driving (~30-40 clutch actuations)

03-26-2013, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Clutch fluid flush I can't seem to find in the manual how often the clutch fluid is supposed to be changed. I'm getting near 20K and wonder if it is about time...car is less than 3 years old.

03-30-2013, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
StrokeThis347 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 65 Drives: na Rep Power: 12	I would have to look but my guess is 30k when the brake fluid is supposed to be changed. Initial Z likes this.

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05-05-2013, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	I'd do it asap.. you'd be surprised at how filthy it is. My brake fluid on the other hand looks new. The bottom of the reservoir had some gunk accumulated... similar to the crap that builds up around the base of your bathroom tap spout. filth! Just be careful pouring in the fluid as it reservoir is less than 50mL and it's hard to pour from a full bottle.

05-05-2013, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Goggle the "ranger method". I picked up the habit from owning Corvettes, but you basically clean out and refill the clutch fluid is regular basis, beyond occasionally doing a complete flush of the system. I cleaned out and refilled my clutch fluid about every 6 months, and have never had a clutch pedal related issue.

05-05-2013, 11:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	that's the one! i'm on the 4th suck out & refill.. still looking a bit green after an hour of driving (~30-40 clutch actuations)