2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 227

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 225 Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to the reservoir. Do Not Overfill. Overfilling can cause clutch release problems as the clutch wears. A low fluid level may indicate a leak, in which case, hydraulic clutch linkage replacement may be required. The fluid level in the reservoir will rise as the clutch wears - do not remove fluid. Use only the manufacturer's recommended clutch fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type. Use only clutch fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the clutch fluid, all clutch seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete clutch failure. • Clutch fluid can damage the finish of your vehicle. Do not allow clutch fluid to contact any painted surface. Change Clutch Fluid Clutch fluid will tend to absorb moisture from the atmosphere over time. If the fluid becomes contaminated with water, clutch performance will deteriorate. Therefore, the clutch fluid must be changed at the intervals specified in "Maintenance Schedules" in Section 8 of this manual. See your authorized dealer for service. WARNING! Overfilling the clutch fluid reservoir can result in spilling clutch fluid on hot engine parts and the clutch fluid catching fire. 7