How often should the Mazda 3 clutch be replaced?
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Mazda 3 clutch should be replaced every 60,000 to 80,000 kilometers. The clutch disc is a composite material primarily designed for friction functionality while meeting structural performance requirements. Automotive friction materials are mainly used in manufacturing brake friction discs and clutch plates. Below is an introduction to the working principle of the clutch: 1. Disengagement when pressing the clutch: When starting the vehicle, the driver depresses the clutch pedal, which moves the pressure plate backward, separating it from the friction disc. At this point, there is no contact between the pressure plate and the flywheel, hence no relative friction occurs. 2. Full engagement when not pressing the clutch: During normal driving, the pressure plate tightly presses against the flywheel's friction disc, creating maximum friction between them. The input and output shafts maintain relative static friction, rotating at the same speed.