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Clutch Fluid KW T880

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by kestrel1, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. Dec 23, 2020 #1
    kestrel1

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    Just wondering what type of fluid to put in clutch reservoir. I have a 2016 T880, I’ve had a few different suggestions, and can’t find anything online or anywhere so just want to see what is correct fluid.
    Thanks
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2020 #2
    Goodysnap

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    DOT 3 Brake fluid
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2020 #3
    spsauerland

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  5. Dec 23, 2020 #4
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    Some were factory filled with DOT 4. There were supposed issues with fluid crystallization. There was a bullentin to flush the system and change to DOT 3. As far as I know the only difference is higher boiling point. Fluid will never get that hot on a clutch application anyhow. Nowhere near as hot as a brake caliper.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2020 #5
    kestrel1

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    Thanks, I’m not sure what is in mine, whatever it is they filled at the factory I guess, I’ve only 96k miles on mine. So regardless of which fluid it is, DOT3/DOT4, if I just top off with one of these, it will be safe?
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2020 #6
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    DOT 4 is harder to find and more expensive.

    Just stick with your everyday sealed pint of DOT 3 available at any corner auto parts store and youll be fine.
     
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