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09-12-08, 12:59 PM

RandyAsselstine

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GT6 repair-clutch

This may be a stupid question but I am going to ask it anyways-Is clutch fluid the same as brake fluid therefore can brake fluid be used in the clutch master cylinder.
Canadian tire does not seem to carry clutch fluid?

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09-12-08, 01:27 PM

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Yep, same stuff, completely interchangable.

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09-13-08, 08:16 AM

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Just one note...make sure you use the correct DOT rated fluid.

Some are compatible w/each other, others are not.

See here, about 1/2 way down......

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...fluid_1a.shtml

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09-15-08, 08:47 AM

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clutch fluid

I am no authority on foreign stuff but I remember a guy that had one that called for vegetable oil in the clutch.????? RW

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