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    What happens if you run out of clutch fluid?
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    If you run out of clutch fluid, your gears won’t be able shift properly. You might notice your gears slipping, grinding, or shifting sluggishly (or not at all). Your clutch pedal will also stop working right.
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    How long does clutch fluid last?
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    It depends on your vehicle, but it’s generally recommended that you replace it every 30,000 miles.
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    When should I flush my clutch fluid?
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    Check your service manual to find out how often the fluid needs to be topped off or replaced in your vehicle. Your manual may recommend flushing every 30,000 (or more) miles or after a certain number of months (e.g., 12-24).
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    Why does my car rev but not move when I hit the accelerator?
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    The car is in neutral. Push the clutch in, and then put it into gear and accelerate to move the car.
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    How do I check clutch fluid in my car?
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    First find the clutch reservoir, which is usually close to the brake reservoir [under the hood on drivers side]. Check your owners manual or purchase a repair manual for location. If you don't have a manual, look for a rectangular clear plastic or round metal container that would hold about a pint or two of fluid. It could have either a screw on cap, a rubber snap-on cap or a plastic snap-on cap.
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    When I pour brake fluid into the reservoir of my 2004 Saturn Vue it leaks out from in between the transmission and the engine. What can I do?
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    Replace your clutch slave cylinder. I also recommend the master at the same time.
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    Why is my 5 speed manual Explorer hard to get in gear?
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    If the "hard to get in gear" you are describing is a problem with the clutch, there is probably either a problem with the clutch disk itself or a loss of pressure to the slave cylinder. So you need to either check the clutch or check the pressure/possibly bleed the slave cylinder. If the problem you having is happening within the transmission, you may need to change your transmission fluid or your tranny has gone bad.
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    What fluid do I have to use in for the clutch fluid reservoir of my Mitsubishi?
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    Check your owner's manual or some oil manufacturer's website.
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    Can I shift gears without clutch fluid in a manual transmission small pickup truck?
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    If you plan on using the clutch pedal, put fluid in it first. It is possible to shift without using the pedal, which means you don't have to have fluid. It is dependent on using the throttle to reach the correct speed.
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    My Mustang's gears won't shift. The clutch also makes a high pitched squeak when pressed. What could be wrong?
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    If you hear a high-pitched squeaking as you press the pedal, then you know that you have a problem with your clutch.
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    It's hard to get my 1995 Chevy s10 in gear. Why is that?
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    Hard shifting with manual transmission usually has to do with a problem in the gear system or with the clutch.
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