CLutch Pedal Issue, Please help.

Chuck33079 · 03-09-2016, 11:08 AM

It would be empty because the seals in the CSC are toasted and it leaked all the fluid inside the bellhousing. Time for the upgrade. Might be time for a new clutch. They don't like having brake fluid soak into the friction material.

vermithrax · 03-09-2016, 11:17 AM

SHould I replace the clutch fluid for now with Dot 3? I can't get to a dealership until tomorrow and I need to drive around a bit today. How much do I add, and is there a preocess to filling it or do I just fill to Max line? Thanks a ton, I am new to this kind of issue.

FairladyZ40th · 03-09-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vermithrax

SHould I replace the clutch fluid for now with Dot 3? I can't get to a dealership until tomorrow and I need to drive around a bit today. How much do I add, and is there a preocess to filling it or do I just fill to Max line? Thanks a ton, I am new to this kind of issue.

-Recommended DOT4 fluid
-DOT3 is OK
-Fill to max though purging might be necessary.
-while you have time get some money together to obtain either of the upgraded kits (HD CSC [good] or Elimination kit [best]) and find out if Nissan is ok with it. Chuck really is giving you some good advice too if you'd like some feed back haha

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FairladyZ40th · 03-09-2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It would be empty because the seals in the CSC are toasted and it leaked all the fluid inside the bellhousing. Time for the upgrade. Might be time for a new clutch. They don't like having brake fluid soak into the friction material.

You don't think you're telling him to go with worst case scenario first? I mean it's common but I'm not sure he has this issue quiet yet though yeah it does seem to be going in that direction...

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Chuck33079 · 03-09-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

You don't think you're telling him to go with worst case scenario first? I mean it's common but I'm not sure he has this issue quiet yet though yeah it does seem to be going in that direction...

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Then where did the fluid go? It's a closed system. If it's empty, it's because the seals in the csc are failing or have failed.

FairladyZ40th · 03-09-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Then where did the fluid go? It's a closed system. If it's empty, it's because the seals in the csc are failing or have failed.

Well the real question is, how long has it been before it was topped off? Not so much checked. Because the mechanic could have said the fluid is A ok when it really isn't. Maybe it's just the time the fluid has been used up? Haha but like I said what you're saying is true and accurate let's just not scare him before we have a full grasp of what he's actually got X) feel me brotha?

Next question though is, how often do you have to top off the fluid before you notice the pedal go limp again? Is it every couple of mins or days? Then yes your csc is bad, if it's every couple of months maybe weeks then I think you're ok.

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Chuck33079 · 03-09-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Well the real question is, how long has it been before it was topped off? Not so much checked. Because the mechanic could have said the fluid is A ok when it really isn't. Maybe it's just the time the fluid has been used up? Haha but like I said what you're saying is true and accurate let's just not scare him before we have a full grasp of what he's actually got X) feel me brotha?

Next question though is, how often do you have to top off the fluid before you notice the pedal go limp again? Is it every couple of mins or days? Then yes your csc is bad, if it's every couple of months maybe weeks then I think you're ok.

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No, clutch fluid doesn't go down as you use it. If it's empty, it had to go somewhere. When people here have this problem, it's followed very shortly by csc failure. No ones trying to scare anyone. It's just the fact that sudden fluid loss is one of the signs you're about to see your car on a tow truck.

FairladyZ40th · 03-09-2016, 02:33 PM

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No, clutch fluid doesn't go down as you use it. If it's empty, it had to go somewhere. When people here have this problem, it's followed very shortly by csc failure. No ones trying to scare anyone. It's just the fact that sudden fluid loss is one of the signs you're about to see your car on a tow truck.

Well that's strange :/ mine goes down every once in a while. I have already if the csc. Replaced twice but I figured it's supposed to drop a little every now and then? I also think it could be because I lost my cap

and can't find it for sale anywhere.

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FairladyZ40th · 03-09-2016, 02:12 PM

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Then where did the fluid go? It's a closed system. If it's empty, it's because the seals in the csc are failing or have failed.

What if...
What if I snorted it? Lmao XD ok off topic.

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03-09-2016, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
vermithrax Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 128 Drives: 11 370z/sport silver Rep Power: 15	SHould I replace the clutch fluid for now with Dot 3? I can't get to a dealership until tomorrow and I need to drive around a bit today. How much do I add, and is there a preocess to filling it or do I just fill to Max line? Thanks a ton, I am new to this kind of issue.