[DeTomaso] Clutch fluid

[Stephen]

Good morning Pantera land.  I like to point out that, if you are not
planning on running your car on a track I think Dot 5 (Silicone) fluid is
the way to go.  It doesn't dissolve seals or paint!  If interested in how to
switch from paint remover to paint polish send me an e-mail.

Caveat - I have only put 130,000 miles (35 years - shame on me for not
driving her more) on a Jag XKE with silicone fluid in the clutch and brakes.
Your mileage might not quite match mine.  But, I haven't had to replace any
seals either.

Steve Nelson

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Tomas
Gunnarsson
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 11:47 PM
To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
Cc: detomaso at poca.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Clutch fluid

Chris,
 
Like others have said anything goes as this is not as critical
performance wise as brake fluid. Personally I use the same fluid for
both for convenience. I see no reason to stock two kinds of fluid.
 
Tomas

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 	  	 From: Christopher Kimball [chrisvkimball at msn.com]
Sent: 24/8/2014 11:02:24 PM
To: detomaso at poca.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Clutch fluid 

I know I should know this, but what kind of fluid should I use the top
up my clutch fluid? I remembers there has been talk of various dot
ratings, but can't think of whether 3 is good, and 4 is bad, or
whatever... 

Thanks, 

Chris 

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