Attention Manual drivers: Worn out clutch. (1 Viewer)

[Bob.J]

Hi guys,

Just wondering, how do you know if you have a worn out clutch? I once heard that you leave the car in 2nd gear and accelerate to 60 or so and see if the car accelerates consistently... another way was to see if the revs go up too high for the speed (in the right gear).

So... are there other ways?

I've been driving on manual since July this year(05')
Im a self-taught manual driver, so i'm just wondering since it's important to know when your clutch is about to give in

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

put it in 5th gear and floor the gas. if your clutch is bad your rpms will race up.

 

[Gavvvvvin]

What about if your car doesnt have an RPM thingy?

 

[sunny]

Clutches will almost always last the lifetime of a car. Apply the handbrake a reasonable amount (not too tight). Try and get the car moving...if over time you notice the brakes can overpower the engine with a similar amount of braking then the clutch is starting to wear.

 

[Zozo6969]

Don't ride the clutch and you usually won't get any problems.

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

What about if your car doesnt have an RPM thingy?

listen to the engine

it goes VVRRRRROOOOOOOOM!

or itll have a lugging/knocking sound if your clutch is still in good condition

 

[SlipStream]

Taking off in top gear works - if your engine stalls then your clutch is still OK, but if it manages to keep alive then you need a new one. An easier way is just to take it to a mechanic and get it inspected to be sure.

 

[Bob.J]

Don't ride the clutch and you usually won't get any problems.

i don't see why people would ride the clutch... it seems so pointless
apart from the fear of stalling

 

[loquasagacious]

If the clutch is slipping then its on the way out the best way to tell this is when driving up a hill in say 3rd floor it if the revs climb (see tacho or noise) rapidly but speed doesn't change or even falls then its slipping.

If changes are jerky/unsmooth etc and this can't be fixed by double-de-clutching then it's also a sign of a clutch on the way out.

If these come back positive or you're unsure then take it to several mechanics and get opinions and quotes on replacement.

As a guess you'll be looking at $500 parts and $300 labour......

 

[Bob.J]

thanks heaps dude

i'll try that out