Originally Posted by G.I.G.

OK, I've purchased a power bleeder, catch bottles and tubes, as well as a pass-through socket set thanks to the pro tip from @Petza914, so I'm ready to tackle this project. After watching some YouTube videos and reading through this thread and others, I have one remaining question: If I were to do the "dry method" (using the power bleeder to pressurize the system only) and do not fill the power bleeder with fluid, will I have to stop mid-bleed to refill the reservoir? I know I will need to get as much of the old fluid out with a turkey baster first, then fill the reservoir to the top with new fluid. However, the line going from the reservoir to the clutch slave cylinder is at the top of the reservoir, and I don't want to get air into the system. It seems as though you would only be able to get a handful of ounces through the line before the fluid level in the reservoir would drop below the clutch line, allowing air into the system. So can I use the power bleeder dry, or will I need to fill the power bleeder with fluid in order to keep air out of the system?

Originally Posted by andino

If you're just doing a bleed, then you'll likely be fine with a full reservoir. Just top it off at the end after bleeding. If you're doing a flush, then you'll need to top off midway. Not sure which bleeder you got but hopefully it has a valve and disconnect so you don't need to release/repump each time you top off. Otherwise, you'll have the small inconvenience of having to do that song and dance but it beats cleaning fluid out of the bleeder tank imo.

edit: I recommend placing a flashlight on the top of the tank facing inside so you can easily see the fluid level as you're working. There's a small hole in the plastic panel to view the level if you're not removing it.