01' SC2 Clutch

I got a used 2001 SC a few months ago. Today my husband was driving it and
called to tell me the clutch had not resistance and he couldn't shift. I saw
that the clutch fluid compartment was empty so I went and got some clutch
fluid, but noticed on the cap of the compartment that is says to fill it with
brake fluid. I was wondering what the difference was.

 

Ok. I'm pretty sure the hydraulic clutch reservoir uses brake fluid.
I have NEVER heard of "clutch fluid". Whatever you do, DONT put
automatic transmission fluid into your clutch reservoir.

Can anyone else help me here?

 

Clutch fluid today is probably just a less refined brake fluid. I
probably wouldnt use it unless I read something insuring of
compatibility for dot3 clutch systems on the bottle.

 

Brake fluid is required. I never heard of "clutch fluid" either

 

Im sure my old SL1 used DOT3 brake fluid in the clutch system. My
manual for my ION indicated Dot3 brake fluid in the clutch/brake
reservoir. "The clutch does not have its own reservoir. The system
receives fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir. It is filled
with DOT3 frade fluid." (Quoted from the manual).

 

The type of fluid is the least of your troubles. You have a sepatate
reservoir and it shoulnot need topping up. You must have a leak that
won't fo away till you get it serviced, hopefully it didn't leak onto
the clutch!