Misc. Honda/Acura: Checking Hydaulic Clutch Fluid
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Misc. Honda/Acura: Checking Hydaulic Clutch Fluid
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1) Determine whether your car has a hydraulic clutch.
2) Turn the engine off and open the hood.
3) Look for a small plastic container about 1 inch in diameter located close to the back of the engine, usually near the brake fluid reservoir. It looks a lot like the brake fluid reservoir but it's smaller. Imagine that the clutch pedal went straight through into the engine compartment: this is where you'll find the clutch master cylinder and clutch reservoir.
4) Check the fluid level. The reservoir is usually clear with a small round plastic cap on the top; it should be filled to the full line.
Add brake fluid if it's low. Replace the cap.
Tips: The hydraulic clutch uses brake fluid. There's no such thing as "clutch fluid" - you'll get laughed at if you go into an auto parts shop asking for it. Cars with a clutch cable do not use any fluid. A leak can often be seen at the reservoir/clutch master cylinder, at the other end of the clutch hydraulic line at the clutch slave cylinder, or inside the car behind the clutch pedal.
Warnings: Take care not to spill brake fluid on yourself or the car's paint - it's highly corrosive. Wash your hands and wipe any spills with a rag. If the clutch reservoir is consistently low you probably have a leak. The reservoir is very small so even a little leak can empty it out quickly. Without fluid, your clutch pedal is useless so you won't be able to shift, or to drive. See your mechanic if you suspect a leak