Posted on 2/17/2021
The clutch is the part of your vehicle that regulates the way the power distributes. It controls the amount of power that the engine is putting into the vehicle and also how that power is disseminated among the four wheels. You may not spend a lot of time thinking about the clutch, but it's important to know when it is in need of repairs. Here are a few such signs. #1: Slipping Gears If your vehicle always seems to be slipping out of gear, or if the car feels like it lurches forward or jerks around, the clutch may be worn down and in need of replacement. However, that is not the only cause of these feelings in the vehicle. Your engine oil might also be leaking onto the clutch plate, which makes it slippery. #2: A Burning Smell If you smell like paper is burning somewhere nearby, that's also a sign that the clutch is in need of replacement. The smell will most likely occur when you are going in and out of traffic and the clutch is being used a lot. It's important to take ... read more