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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 01:00 PM
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I have a 08 350Z and it didn't fall in the recall range. I didn't see any leaks around the push rod end of the master cylinder inside the car. I am not sure if a hose is deteriorating or it's a component failure. Also, I only use DOT3 and the fluid seems to be a bluish/greenish cloor. Was wondering if yall could give help me out.
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Old Aug 7, 2017 | 01:45 PM
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I drive a '08 Touring (non-Brembo) and believe it or not, that's normal. I use a syringe with about 6 inches of silicone aquarium tubing attached to the end to suck that crap out about once a month and top it off with Valvoline dot 3 and 4 synthetic brake fluid. I tried 3 or 4 brands before I stuck with the Valvoline (it seems to give me the fewest problems.) Prestone DOT 3 is junk and will cause you to have more clutch to the floor issues than you'll get using Nissan OEM fluid.

It's seemed to work decently as a stop-gap measure, but I know that eventually, I'm going to have to replace the whole clutch system. One of the bummers about the 07-09 with the French CSC design.
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