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Old 05-30-2006 | 10:42 PM
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Default 02 C5: Dot3 or Dot4 clutch fluid?
I've seen posts supporting both Dot3 and Dot4. Why not just do Dot4 if it cna handle more heat?
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Old 05-31-2006 | 06:36 PM
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Is the clutch fluid supposed to be close to the top of the receptacle, like say 1cm from the top? Mine was pretty low.
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Use DOT4.

Get some Super Blue DOT4 Raciing fluid. I ran that in my Z28 with the Cartek clutch and never had a single issue.

You're supposed to fill to just below the step in the reservoir, it's in the owner's manual.
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I was not clear on what the step is. I don't have a manual.
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The step is where the reservoir necks down, that's the step.
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Gotcha.
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I just filled with Motul 5.1 with my new Cartek Clutch. Not much more expensive and it is better imo than 3 or 4. I may have some left. If you are interested shoot me a pm. I paid about $6 plus shipping per 1/2 liter.
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