2010 2SS/RS/M6 clutch fluid. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OHIOSS · 02-23-2023, 11:01 PM

I have just over 50K miles and I can feel a slight slip in the clutch. I read online that I should change the brake fluid with new. Is there anything special I should use or just regular DOT4 brake fluid. Is there a better product available. Has changing the fluid had any effect on clutch slip?

CamaroCracka · 02-24-2023, 05:42 AM

There are lots of variations of brake fluid from generic parts store brand to Castrol SRF and Motul 660. They range widely in price. If you don't track it, you probably won't notice a difference in their performance.

Changing the fluid won't affect a slipping clutch, but it might make the pedal function better.

camguynj · 02-24-2023, 11:42 AM

What he ^^^^ said. ALL brake fluid is synthetic so any dot4 will do. I use the cheapest when I flush my remote reservoir every few mos (you should consider installing one) but dirty fluid does NOT cause clutch slippage, it just effects/causes a sticky pedal return.

02-23-2023, 11:01 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	2010 2SS/RS/M6 clutch fluid. I have just over 50K miles and I can feel a slight slip in the clutch. I read online that I should change the brake fluid with new. Is there anything special I should use or just regular DOT4 brake fluid. Is there a better product available. Has changing the fluid had any effect on clutch slip?

02-24-2023, 05:42 AM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	There are lots of variations of brake fluid from generic parts store brand to Castrol SRF and Motul 660. They range widely in price. If you don't track it, you probably won't notice a difference in their performance. Changing the fluid won't affect a slipping clutch, but it might make the pedal function better. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

02-24-2023, 11:42 AM	#3
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	What he ^^^^ said. ALL brake fluid is synthetic so any dot4 will do. I use the cheapest when I flush my remote reservoir every few mos (you should consider installing one) but dirty fluid does NOT cause clutch slippage, it just effects/causes a sticky pedal return.