Renault Ares (EU)
Clutch fluid capacity & service interval
Renault Ares (EU) requires clutch fluid with a capacity of 0,65 liter. The service interval for the fluid is 12 months. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Ares 'ACE' (M/41) (1999-2003) |
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| Ares 'ACE' (R/41) (1999-2003) |
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Additional Notes
- The Renault Ares (EU) hydraulic clutch system holds 0.65 liter of fluid across both the M/41 and R/41 variants of the 'ACE' configuration for 1999-2003.
- A 0.65 liter capacity in a hydraulic clutch system is a relatively modest volume, consistent with a closed circuit that includes a master cylinder, slave cylinder, and connecting line rather than a larger reservoir-fed assembly.
- The specified change interval for both the M/41 and R/41 variants is 12 months, applied under normal use conditions.
- A 12-month fluid change interval for a hydraulic clutch system reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake-type fluid, which absorbs moisture over time and lowers its boiling point regardless of mileage accumulated.
- The M/41 and R/41 designations for the 1999-2003 Ares 'ACE' share identical capacity and interval figures, indicating no differentiation in clutch fluid service requirements between the two variants.