What did you do to your Fiesta ST today ?

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Same brake fluid I have and will use for the brakes AND the clutch whenever I get around to it.

It is about as good as it gets for a DOT 4 LV fluid, as far as boiling points/specs/etc. goes. [thumb]

If that is the 'fast road' VT mount, I've had mine on the car for about 2+ years now. It is damn near perfect as far as I'm concerned. [wink]
Next bottle will be ATE SL.6 better price when you include shipping. Definitely need 2 bottles if you want to get it super clean.

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Easy I used a pressure bleeder. The brake fluid was over 5 years old. Should probably do it every 3 years. I believe @TyphoonFiST has done a write up on pressure bleeding the brakes.


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This bleeder to be exact....easy as blueberry pie.

Amazon.com: Motive Products 0108 Brake System Power Bleeder For Most Late Model GM Cars and Trucks : Automotive

and these also...

Amazon.com: Motive Products 1820 Brake Fluid Catch Bottle Kit : Automotive
 


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I followed typhoon's method and it was easy. I have a thread on it.
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/clutch-bleeding-procedure.29184/page-2
I would highly recommend that y'all bleed your clutch fluid at the same time as your brake fluid. It's easy once you're already in there and will help prolong the life of the slave cylinder.
 


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I’ve seen that plate in IN - Indy?

anyways, best of luck abroad
Bought the car in Illinois plated it in my home of record and ironically the cars maybe spent 2 months in the state since ownership, im from the northwestern part of the state, Dyer to be specific.
 


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Next bottle will be ATE SL.6 better price when you include shipping. Definitely need 2 bottles if you want to get it super clean.

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That was my second choice, only because of the (yes, 'splitting hairs') difference (lesser) specs. [wink]
 


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I followed typhoon's method and it was easy. I have a thread on it.
https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/clutch-bleeding-procedure.29184/page-2
I would highly recommend that y'all bleed your clutch fluid at the same time as your brake fluid. It's easy once you're already in there and will help prolong the life of the slave cylinder.

Some have even speculated that the sticking to the floor clutch pedal might be as a result of way too old, worn out, moisture laden brake fluid, so yeah, it pays to try this FIRST before throwing parts and $$$$$ labor at it, unless the master or slave are visibly leaking.
 


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Didn't want to do the PNP VirtualRonin harness for the Aux fuel? Welcome to the Clean valves club!
May do that , like the clean connector and wanted to solder the wire properly. Digikey/arrow/mouser... Haven't used them in a spell
 


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Did gearbox oil change yesterday, air filter clean also cleaned the MAF and MAP sensors, intake manifold a little. I recommend cleaning them at least once a month.. They rob power and responsiveness slowly over time. I put less oil on the air filter this time too so hopefully it doesn't dirty the sensors so much now.

Car drives so much better and is far more energetic and smoother.

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Ran another quart of brake fluid through the system including the clutch. Clutch engagement is definitely better engages sooner. Car is over 5 years old now you will need 2 quarts of fluid to get the system clean. Probably should do this every 3 years.

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