Cars with a mechanically operated gearbox sometimes have a high clutch loadc, which can wear out over time and require competent and professional repair
Often, drivers independently check the clutch for wear without removing it from the car. This contributes to savings, since it does not require contacting a specialist in a special service for diagnostics. It is important to replace and repair old parts on time. This will keep the vehicle in good condition and prevent unnecessary stress.
Correct clutch check
When it comes to purchasing a car and directly about its operation, people rarely remember that it is important to take care of the condition of the clutch and regularly check it, because in the future there may be problems with its replacement or repair. As for modern cars, there is no exact time interval after which the clutch should be serviced. It is important to pay attention to how the driver operates the machine. With different driving styles, the clutch needs to be replaced after 50 - 70 thousand km, and in other cases it can remain operational up to 150,000 km or more.
With a critical degree of clutch wear, the following symptoms may occur: at the shift stage, there is a stiff movement or slippage occurs when changing gears. In this case, the clutch should be completely replaced, since there can be no talk of repairing it. But if the problem was identified at an early stage, there is a high probability of restoring the successful functioning of the mechanism, which will help the car owner reduce the financial costs of car repairs.
Self check clutch
Often, service masters advise to check the degree of disc wear with special devices for testing the clutch. However, this method can only be used in workshops, because it is necessary to remove the box, which may not be possible in a regular garage or on an overpass. Experienced technicians and car owners use another popular method to determine the degree of disc wear.
Checking with the clutch pedal
It is required to take certain actions that will help determine the state of the clutch: after starting and warming up the engine, select the highest gear on the gearbox and try to get the car to move. If there is no clutch wear in the car, then it will simply stall. If, with the engine running, the car stands still, and the gearbox seems to be slipping, this indicates severe wear of the discs, which urgently require replacement. It is not worth delaying the replacement of discs, since the operation of the machine with these damages leads to a large load on the gearbox. Renovation in the future will require large financial and time resources.
There is another effective way to determine the condition of an automobile clutch. You will need a person who plays the role of an assistant who will listen to extraneous sounds when the car is running. First, you should warm up the car, and then turn on the first and then reverse gear. If the clutch is worn out, extraneous sounds resembling a creak will appear. It is impossible to hear them in the car due to sound insulation, so the assistant must be outside next to the car in order to hear these sounds
