REQUEST: DIY Clutch Fluid bleed/swap/replacement.

Ewrjontan · 10-27-2016, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

Gravity bleeding works real well. Suck out most of the old with a syringe, then refill to the top, open bleeder at the bottom a turn or two, then monitor to to make sure it doesn't run dry.

You can use a helper at the end to pump the pedal a few times and do a traditional bleed. Not really necessary if there's no problem to begin with and it's just preventative maintenance being done.

Good to hear. I was wondering if this could be done by yourself since I don't always have friends available to assist with a traditional bleed.

nis350 · 10-28-2016, 04:48 PM

that's fairly quick. did you have to do anything to initiate the process or just loosen the bleed valve and let it drip?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

When I did mine, i'd start refilling it when it got to the low mark. Went through 4 or 5 repetitions like this. It wasn't gushing out the other end, but definitely coming out. I'd say it took a good 30 seconds (or more) to go from almost at the top to the low mark.

I used about half of a 12oz bottle. Keep in mind, clutch fluid capacity is very minimal to begin with.

Jsolo · 10-28-2016, 06:14 PM

Gravity! It's wonderful.

Elmo370z · 10-30-2016, 12:21 PM

Mine was dirty as hell, took an hour and some change

Spartan 1771 · 01-16-2017, 11:57 AM

I'm planning to gravity bleed the clutch fluid in the next week or two. I was shopping for fluid and I came across these two. Is one preferred over the other?
1. https://www.amazon.com/RBF-600-RACNG...ords=motul+600

2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LEYJO4...I1BP7RXTK07LSG

Jsolo · 01-16-2017, 12:20 PM

Unless you're tracking the car, I really don't see a need to use a high performance fluid.

Both appear the same, just different packaging labels.

Btw, give this video a look - MotorvateDIY Video: Clutch Fluid Change - MyG37

Read the thread too, good point about why gravity only bleeding is insufficient.

10-28-2016, 06:14 PM	#33 (permalink)
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Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	I'm planning to gravity bleed the clutch fluid in the next week or two. I was shopping for fluid and I came across these two. Is one preferred over the other? 1. https://www.amazon.com/RBF-600-RACNG...ords=motul+600 2. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LEYJO4...I1BP7RXTK07LSG __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-16-2017, 12:20 PM	#36 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Unless you're tracking the car, I really don't see a need to use a high performance fluid. Both appear the same, just different packaging labels. Btw, give this video a look - MotorvateDIY Video: Clutch Fluid Change - MyG37 Read the thread too, good point about why gravity only bleeding is insufficient. Spartan 1771 likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

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