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Is the clutch slipping? learn what it means!

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Is the clutch slipping? learn what it means!

Surprisingly, the customer arrives in the shop with a classic complaint: he feels the clutch slipping. And now, how to recognize which car components may be causing this problem? After all, the answer isn’t always as obvious as it sounds!

So in this article, we will talk about why the clutch keeps slipping, what to look for during repairs to understand the cause of wear and how clutch problems can be caused by improper use of the vehicle. Happy reading!

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Why does the clutch keep slipping? Understand the possible reasons.

The clutch system is a component of the car that is part of what we call the transmission system. Why? Because it transmits power from the engine to the gearbox: this is what drives the engine, even if the vehicle is stationary.

Also, gear shifting is another of the functions performed and enabled by the clutch system (incidentally, this is usually the main function known to customers for these parts).

If something happens that compromises this operation and leaves the feeling of the clutch slipping, it means that there is a difficulty in engaging the disc to the plateau, which is necessary for the operation of the clutch system. This difficulty is caused by some problem in the lining of the clutch disc, which loses friction and begins to slip during movement.

Therefore, we must check all the parts: the flywheel, the disc, the bearing and the plateau, to identify the signs that tell us what caused this problem. Check what to look for!

Looseness in the exchange stop

The gearbox retainer, part of the gearbox, is a part that serves to contain the gearbox fluids and prevent them from escaping to other parts of the vehicle.

Consequently, when there is a loosening of this part, gearbox oil can leak into the clutch system, creating a slippery layer between its components. The result of this is that the plateau and the clutch disc can slip together, losing the friction necessary for their operation.

waste contamination

As we saw in the previous topic, waste contamination is one of the common reasons for the sensation of clutch slip. However, halting the exchange is not the only party responsible for this.

When inspecting the customer’s car, if you detect an accumulation of oil or grease on the clutch disc, it is worth looking for, for example, defects in the hydraulic transmission. Also check the pilot bearing for excess grease. Finally, look for damage to the transmission or engine gasket.

Burnt clutch disc

If the clutch continues to slip, believe it or not, but the problem can also be caused by your customer misusing the vehicle. Yes, driving the vehicle from first gear, shifting at the wrong time, or using the clutch pedal consistently and unnecessarily can overheat the system and cause damage to the clutch disc.

Improper use can also be felt, for example, when we see that the clutch disc lining has been worn down to the rivet heads.

However, this wear of the lining can also be caused by other problems, now of mechanical origin, such as the flywheel being too thick or the lack of play in the clutch, which affects the release.

Wear on the guide bush

The drive bushing usually has problems when there is wear on the entire clutch drive system. This can cause deformation of the release bearing, which damages the entire clutch.

Fracture in the diaphragm spring

The slipping sensation of the clutch can also be caused when there is a problem with the diaphragm spring, the component responsible for the clearance between the engine flywheel and the clutch disc at the moment of disengagement.

Initially, this fracture is usually caused by excessive pressure on the component, which needs to be evaluated, or insufficient recoil in the pressure plate.

“Mirrored” flywheel

In summary, let’s say that the flywheel is mirrored when it is too smooth and fails to friction with the clutch disc. If this feature is detected then it means that there was a lot of wear on the pads it originally had and it will be necessary to change the part to fix the feeling of a slipping clutch.

Clutch skating: how to solve this problem?

At first the bad news, dear mechanic colleague, is that it will probably be necessary to replace some parts to solve the problem of clutch slippage in the customer’s car.

Normally the ideal is to change the entire clutch system, with the exception of the flywheel (this component should only be replaced in very serious cases). In milder cases it is also possible to replace just the clutch disc, although this is not the most common scenario.

However, there are also other measures that can be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. If the signs indicate that the slipping clutch was the result of improper use of the vehicle, then it is possible to guide the customer in some pipelines that help preserve the clutch disc and other components.

Look at some of them:

• Perform vehicle maintenance at the correct frequency
• Do not drive with your left foot resting on the clutch pedal
• Do not drive in second or third gear
• Use neutral when you stop at traffic lights or wait for someone in the parking lot
• Do not use the clutch as a brake on uphill
• Shift gears at the right time for the vehicle

Thus, with these precautions, it is possible to avoid constant pressure on the clutch pedal, which overheats and wears the entire system more than necessary.

In conclusion, now that you know what can cause a clutch to slip and what clutch pedal behaviors can cause this problem, how about continuing to learn how to care for a vehicle’s components?

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