Clutch Pressure Plate Failures

A good clutch will last your car for 75,000 to 150,000 km. It depends on the make, model and year of the car, as well as on the type of clutch and your own driving habits.

Stop and go, towing heavy loads, pulling out or "throwing out" the clutch suddenly, and riding the clutch (keeping your foot in the middle of the engagement) while decelerating are all factors that can lead to symptoms of clutch failure.

The symptoms of clutch failure are easy to spot if you pay attention to your vehicle. To understand the problem and the source, you need to pay attention to the sounds, clutch pedal behavior and performance.

Possible Reasons Of Clutch Failures :

Here are some of the main signs that your clutch is starting to fail.

1. Clutch pedal feels spongy, sticky, vibrates or loose when pressed.
2. There is a screeching or screeching sound when the clutch pedal is depressed.
3. You can rev the engine, but note that acceleration is difficult.
4. You are having trouble changing gear.
5. The clutch fluid level drops suddenly or you see a puddle of clutch fluid under the car or around the gearbox (in a car with a hydraulic clutch system)-this may mean that there is a leak in the system and the clutch is not working properly.
6. The clutch "slips" causing a brief loss of acceleration, usually when you release the pedal after changing gear.

If the main symptom you notice is difficulty shifting, this could also be caused by a faulty transmission.