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Old 05-20-2009, 03:53 PM
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I’m replacing my clutch and slave cylinder, what is the best fluid to use when replacing the old stuff?
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Most prefer dot 5 synthetic because of the higher boiling point.

I've been using Prestone dot 3 because I have a big bottle of it.


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Great. Thanks!
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You're welcome.

The main thing is to keep it clean.


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