Stupid question: How to check clutch fluid level?

[Skant]

There's a fluid level in my car I never thought to check before! I check all the levels incessently. But... in my 1996 LT4 with it's ZF6 tranny... it never occured to me that there must be a clutch master cylinder somewhere!

I found it. It's hidden under the computer module. Remove two bolts and the computer module can slide forward enough to allow access (barely). But... the lid won't turn. Hmmm...

Looking at the side of it, I can see the fluid level marks... but I can't see the fluid level. Which means either a) the fluid is very clear (the clutch was replaced about a year ago, so that's not unrealistic), b) the master cylinder is empty, or c) the master cylinder is full to the very top.

There's nothing wrong with the clutch operation that I can tell... other than the pedal's squeaking a little which is what I was actually working on when I thought of this. So I'm guessing it's actually full and good.

Do you just turn the cap counterclockwise to open it? I could just apply more force if it's stuck.. but the thing is plastic and difficult to inspect, and I don't want to break it.

- Skant

 

[Fick]

It's very hard to see the fluid level through the plastic. The lid does fit very tight,but it just turns off.

 

[nyernga]

The lid does fit very tight,but it just turns off.

What he said.....

Len

 

[froggy47]

Very carefully use some channel locks, it just screws off. It is hard to see the level.