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How long does a bad clutch last in a car?

How long does a bad clutch last in a car?

You don’t want to leave the clutch at the mid-point any longer than you have to. This is called “riding the clutch,” and it’s not a good thing. If you follow these few simple suggestions, you can reasonably expect at least 50,000 miles out of your clutch. Some drivers have even gotten up to 175,000 miles before experiencing a bad car clutch.

How many miles do you get out of a clutch?

There are stories of drivers getting over 100,000miles out of their clutches, while others get less than 30,000 miles – I’m sure if you went for a passenger ride with these drivers you would notice distinct differences in their approach to driving. Also the brand of car, clutch and other components will also be a variable.

How long does a stick shift clutch last?

So if you like to pretend that your last name is Andretti, and you just love grabbing the stick shift and putting your car through all manner of gear changes, you shouldn’t expect your clutch to last. Usually, the worst enemy of the car clutch is the driver.

When do you not need to use the clutch?

Don’t use the clutch when you don’t need to. When you pull up to a traffic light and expect to sit for more than 10 seconds, don’t use the clutch as a way of making the car stand still. Instead, take your car out of gear, put your foot on the brake and let your transmission rest in neutral until the light is ready to change.

You don’t want to leave the clutch at the mid-point any longer than you have to. This is called “riding the clutch,” and it’s not a good thing. If you follow these few simple suggestions, you can reasonably expect at least 50,000 miles out of your clutch. Some drivers have even gotten up to 175,000 miles before experiencing a bad car clutch.

How many miles can you drive with a bad clutch?

This is called “riding the clutch,” and it’s not a good thing. If you follow these few simple suggestions, you can reasonably expect at least 50,000 miles out of your clutch. Some drivers have even gotten up to 175,000 miles before experiencing a bad car clutch.

How many miles does a clutch pedal last?

In general, you want your clutch pedal either all the way up or all the way down. Don’t keep it in the in-between position any longer than you have to. If you follow these rules, you’ll certainly get a 50,000-mile (80,467-kilometer) lifetime out of your clutch and maybe even a full 175,000 miles (281,635 kilometers).

So if you like to pretend that your last name is Andretti, and you just love grabbing the stick shift and putting your car through all manner of gear changes, you shouldn’t expect your clutch to last. Usually, the worst enemy of the car clutch is the driver.

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Ruth Doyle