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Old May 30, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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clutch fluid?
Can you use brake fluid for the hydraulic clutch fluid?
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Old May 30, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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I believe they're the same thing. As for which DOT rating I don't know but yes you can use brake fluid for your clutch fluid.
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Old May 30, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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lol "use dot 5"

its only $25 a quart, but you'll probably have the only dot 5 clutch fluid around...


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Old May 30, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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use the same fluid you used on your brakes
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Old May 30, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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yup same stuff.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 03:22 AM
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All the service manuals and your owners manual specify DOT 3 brake fluid for the clutch hydraulic fluid.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:07 AM
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keep in mind the age of the service manual.....16 years ago DOT 4 probably hasnt been invented yet.....most brands says that it exceeds DOT3 and 4 anyway...go with that
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