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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Hi guys and gals,

Quick question, what is he best fluid for a escort cabriolet electric roof system?

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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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this one has confused me because i thought it was a series of cylinders that just have grease in them? or is it all hydraulic fluids?
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Well ive been asked to find out by a mate so i havent seen it myself, but he says there is a fluid reservior in the boot???
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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oh, right. probably a similar thing to hydraulic clutch fluid.
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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I thoaght ATF but want to be 100% first.
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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yeah i would say brake and cluth fluid. as its used on moving parts of similar purposes.
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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dont use brake and clutch fluid itll kill the seals in the pump i use power steering fluid and have had no probs at all
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