Look no further than Car Doctors Auto Repair for all of your import’s service and repair needs, including the clutch. We can replace the clutch when it has worn out. We can also adjust the clutch every 6,000 miles so that it lasts longer. Even the best-maintained clutch will go bad eventually. Here are signs that your clutch is going bad.
A Clutch That Feels Spongy
The resistance level a clutch gives can change as the clutch is going out. You will notice that your clutch feels spongy or soft when you press down on it. This is a sign that the clutch needs to be looked at right away. A spongy clutch can end up being a clutch that sinks to the floor without catching.
A Higher Clutch Catch Point
Speaking of catching, you may also notice that the catch point on your clutch has changed when the clutch goes bad. In most cases, this point will get higher. Sometimes, adjusting the clutch can resolve the problem, but a higher catch point usually needs the clutch needs to be replaced.
A Clutch That Gets Too Hot
You may also smell burning odors coming from your clutch if it is going bad. This is an indication that the clutch is slipping. What this means is that the clutch does not stay engaged, even if you haven’t released it yet. This can cause problems when it’s time to shift the gears.
Grinding or Squeaking Noises
In fact, if your gears grind every time that you shift them, it’s possible that the clutch is slipping and the engine is still in possession of the power. The clutch transfers the power from the engine to the transmission when you press down on it. Grinding gears suggest that the clutch was unable to transfer the power. A bad clutch will also squeak when you use it.
Hesitating Acceleration
Another sign that the clutch has slipped and not transferred the power to the transmission is hesitation when you accelerate your vehicle. This points to a problem with the drivetrain. In most cases, the transmission does not have the power it needs to turn it.
Problems Shifting the Gears
Finally, you will have problems shifting your import’s gears or getting the import into gear if the clutch is going bad. The manual transmission may become completely unresponsive because the clutch is no longer operating as it should be.
Call Car Doctors Auto Repair in Athens, GA, today to schedule an appointment for your import if you are having problems with the clutch.
