06-11-2018, 10:51 PM
Hi,
I am thinking about getting one of the "new" 2014 models. I was wondering if the brake fluid and clutch fluid should be changed. The owners manual states every 2 years. I know it's been in a warehouse, but the fluid is hygroscopic and probably still absorbs moisture. Any thoughts?
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I bought a lightly used 2013 a couple months ago, I changed the oil myself and had the dealer do the brake/clutch fluids (just didn't want to hassle with the mess) was only $125 labor and about $30 for the fluid. Did it need to be done, especially here in very dry Colorado< probably not. But I liked the idea of starting with everything fresh. If iwas to buy one of the "new" 2014's I would probably ride it the first 600 miles very quickly and then change everything YMMV.
I am thinking about getting one of the "new" 2014 models. I was wondering if the brake fluid and clutch fluid should be changed. The owners manual states every 2 years. I know it's been in a warehouse, but the fluid is hygroscopic and probably still absorbs moisture. Any thoughts?
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I bought a lightly used 2013 a couple months ago, I changed the oil myself and had the dealer do the brake/clutch fluids (just didn't want to hassle with the mess) was only $125 labor and about $30 for the fluid. Did it need to be done, especially here in very dry Colorado< probably not. But I liked the idea of starting with everything fresh. If iwas to buy one of the "new" 2014's I would probably ride it the first 600 miles very quickly and then change everything YMMV.