Replacing your clutch can be very crucial to your car's performance when driving a car with a manual transmission. The car clutch is an important aspect to your Clermont Toyota vehicle. This is what shifts the gears, accelerates, decelerates, and even starts your Clermont Toyota. In addition, a bad clutch can ruin other parts of your car's engine and transmission, leading to expensive car repairs. The Toyota of Clermont techs are here to show you how to spot a bad car clutch and when to replace it, as well as how to maintain your car's clutch so you will be riding smoothly.
Is Your Car’s Clutch Working Right?
Is your clutch in bad shape? The following are some signs to watch out for when it comes to Clermont Toyota car care:
There's a problem shifting gears
Your manual car clutch is "slipping" (the clutch takes longer to engage when changing gears than it should)
There is no acceleration even though the engine is revving and giving power to the car
If you press the clutch on your Clermont Toyota car, you may hear odd noises when you do so, such as grinding, squealing, or groaning
Your clutch feels mushy or spongy, like it's taking longer to work or you have to press it harder than normal
You have a clutch that sticks when you press it
The above symptoms indicate that our Clermont Toyota auto service technicians need to address an issue with your car clutch. If you leave the problem unattended, it will only get worse (and cost you significantly more).
Maintaining your Clermont Toyota Clutch
Regardless of how you slice it, replacing your car clutch isn't cheap. Therefore, you should maintain it and take steps to prolong its life. You can keep your car clutch healthy and long-lasting by taking these steps from Toyota of Clermont:
Make sure you don't ride the clutch. Keep your foot off of the clutch when you aren't shifting gears or starting the car (or if you are in a gear for a short period of time). Your left foot should be on the floor when you're not using it - don't even rest your foot on it. A clutch's lifespan decreases as it is used more often.
Monitor the temperature. The engine and transmission of your car can definitely be damaged by overheating, but did you know that your clutch can also be damaged? You should keep an eye on the temperature gauge and make sure that the coolant reservoir is full and clean. Check your car's cooling system for leaks or other problems as well.
When necessary, bleed it. The fluid used in the clutch can develop small bubbles over time. Eventually, the clutch becomes mushy or spongy. The best thing you can do in this case is to bring your car to Toyota of Clermont for our technicians to bleed the system. For this purpose, the fluid is drained and replaced to remove the bubbles.
Our Toyota of Clermont auto service team is here to help with all your clutch needs! Give us a call at (352) 404 – 7000 or stop by our dealership at 16851 State Road 50.