Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles
Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles
I have changed out the clutch fluid 3 times in the past 3 months. In those 3 months, less than 1000 miles total with only 1 track event.
The fluid is dark again only after 200 miles or so.
Are there any reasons why it would get dark so fast?
Note: Using Honda Brake Fluid
The fluid is dark again only after 200 miles or so.
Are there any reasons why it would get dark so fast?
Note: Using Honda Brake Fluid
Re: Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles (Bbasso)
Yep, in good shape. No cracks or hardening. Looks good. No leaks, resevoir area is clean as with the clutch lines.
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Re: Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have changed out the clutch fluid 3 times in the past 3 months. In those 3 months, less than 1000 miles total with only 1 track event.
The fluid is dark again only after 200 miles or so.
Are there any reasons why it would get dark so fast?
Note: Using Honda Brake Fluid </TD></TR></TABLE>
this is very typical and not something to worry about.
The fluid is dark again only after 200 miles or so.
Are there any reasons why it would get dark so fast?
Note: Using Honda Brake Fluid </TD></TR></TABLE>
this is very typical and not something to worry about.
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Re: Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles (lanceh)
It might be typical but still can't be good, dirt in the system will do damage after a while- maybe not next week but will.
I'd try to prevent it. I guess I got kinda lucky cause mine stay rather clean up till 10k miles.
I'd try to prevent it. I guess I got kinda lucky cause mine stay rather clean up till 10k miles.
Re: Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles (Chris N)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris N »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dust from teh clutch/pressure plate gets in the fl00id?
Chris - just guessing that is why.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Isn't the system sealed?
Foot -> clutch pedal -> clutch fluid pressure -> clutch slave -> shift fork
?
Chris - just guessing that is why.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Isn't the system sealed?
Foot -> clutch pedal -> clutch fluid pressure -> clutch slave -> shift fork
?
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Re: Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles (B2FiNiTY)
my guess is that the seals inside your clutch master cylinder are starting to go. I wouldn't worry about it until it doesn't do it's job anymore, then just change out the MC.
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Re: Clutch fluid getting dark after very little miles (kkim)
I had this same problem and ended up buying replacement Tokico OE ones (Master + Slave cylinder should always both be done at same time) from http://www.enthusiastsauto.com ... they were like $75.
Not a month later (I use Valvoline Synpower) the reservoir was getting dark again. It's a wear item...
Not a month later (I use Valvoline Synpower) the reservoir was getting dark again. It's a wear item...
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