How to recognize a worn clutch

Often, gentle handling of the clutch does not help and the worn part must be replaced. But what are the signs of this?

- When it stops working evenly, and you cannot start to ride smoothly, no matter how carefully you release it;

– When there is no friction. This is noticeable with a little scrolling when the trigger fires;

– When shifting into a high gear when the vehicle is at a standstill and the engine should stop at idle. If this does not happen, the clutch must be replaced.

How to protect the clutch from wear and tear?

It is worth paying attention to the clutch - with careful handling, in many cases it will outlive the rest of the car. Drivers of automatic or dual clutch vehicles are not familiar with this problem.

Replacing the clutch is expensive. One factor is mainly to blame for its durability while driving. In this sense, you can help him to work properly as long as possible.

Here are some tips you can follow when working with the clutch:

– When shifting gears, do not let the clutch slip for too long;

– Handle it as carefully as possible and take your foot off the pedal when starting/stopping to protect the bearing;

– Take your foot off the gas when changing;

– Avoid skipping gears when decelerating (this item does not apply to experienced drivers using intermediate gas);

– Avoid unnecessary gear changes in predictable driving;

- Do not overload the machine - excess weight also loads the clutch.