johndeeredr
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I just finished replacing my brake fluid . Is the clutch fluid serviceable?
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Clutch fluid service.
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Star-Lord
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I thought I read somewhere that it isn't or the fluid was lifetime or something...
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The clutch oil is transmission fluid. Literally, the name of the product is "TRANSMISSION OIL HYSPIN V10" (BMW part # 21 52 2 455 540).
Transmission oil AFAIK is not hygroscopic, meaning it won't absorb moisture from the air, unlike brake fluid. Therefore, there's no harm in not changing out the fluid. As for me, I have no plans on changing mine.
Mike
Transmission oil AFAIK is not hygroscopic, meaning it won't absorb moisture from the air, unlike brake fluid. Therefore, there's no harm in not changing out the fluid. As for me, I have no plans on changing mine.
Mike
Star-Lord
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The clutch fluid appeared to be blue in color..?? Which isn't the color of the transmission fluid...
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I didn't say it was literally the transmission fluid BMW uses in the gearbox. Rather, when looking up the microfiche, BMW calls it "TRANSMISSION OIL HYSPIN V10".
Their words, not mine.
Mike
Don't put brake fluid into the clutch system. BMW uses a blue colored oil that costs $11 per bottle. The bottles are small but you don't need much volume to fill the reservoir. As I understand it, the clutch fluid doesn't need to be changed.
johndeeredr
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We’re can I purchase or find a shop technical manual ? I have the manual that shows basic functions and maintenance. I need the one that has the meat and potatoes.
Star-Lord
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Nothing formally published for the BMW R18 models as of yet; if just seeking meat & potatoes, my wife gets a lot of her cooking stuff from Williams Sonoma...
It would be nice if we had a Clymers.
The clutch fluid is mineral oil.
The BMW blue fluid is not that expensive if you feel the need to flush or add fluid.
The BMW blue fluid is not that expensive if you feel the need to flush or add fluid.
Gr8adv
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Likely not going to find one. But never say never. The dealerships have to log in to access them.
Someone here posted a link to a PDF version of the touring R18 service manual. It’s about 2,500 pages.
Gr8adv
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Wow would like to see that. Must have missed it. Thx
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I just did a search and didn't come up with anything.
Do you happen to have a link to the post?
Mike
Gr8adv
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The pressure is palpable
The guy who posted that pdf for the Transcontinental said something about the link expiring in three days.
Not sure how that works.
Not sure how that works.
I think it was posted using “we transfer”
I kept a copy on my phone. If allowed I will try to upload it here permanently for the benefit of all.
I kept a copy on my phone. If allowed I will try to upload it here permanently for the benefit of all.
It has been stuck at the same percentage for a while. It is very big. I tried sending it by wasap to my wife and she got it in no time. If anyone is on wasap, PM me your number, I am more than happy to share a copy.