Clutch fluid

[Speedy1959]

Hi All,

Am I correct in thinking that the fluid used in the hydraulic clutch does NOT need to be changed every 2 years like the "normal" Brake fluid should be?

If that is the case, then how often should it be changed? (if at all)

Thanks,

S

 

[Oldbrook]

I think it does not need to be changed as it is a mineral oil that does not attract moisture unlike the brake fluid that is synthetic oil. Dave

 

[Popell]

Either way, a small amount of contaminant is less likely to be life threatening in the clutch system than in the brakes

 

[Speedy1959]

Thank you for your replies..
The way my brain works asks why they didn't convert the brakes to use this sort of fluid.

Thanks again,

S

 

[malcopopolo]

maybe it is due to boiling temperatures?

I only change mine every 5 years. 2 years is a recommendation. Cars go decades without it being changed.