How to Identify Clutch Slippage?
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Automobile clutch slippage manifests as: lack of power in the vehicle, increased fuel consumption, and abnormal noises during both high and low-speed driving. The following are the adverse effects of clutch disc slippage: 1. Severe power loss, difficulty in climbing hills or even rolling back, challenges in accelerating for overtaking, insufficient low-speed reverse traction, and accelerated wear on the clutch and flywheel. 2. Incomplete clutch disengagement, leading to increased load on transmission gears, drive shafts, and differential secondary gears, potentially resulting in gear tooth breakage, with very expensive repair costs in the later stages. 3. If gear shifting or disengagement is not properly executed and the accelerator is pressed hard while driving, it can cause abnormal wear on the clutch disc. Damage to these components is often related to the driver's driving habits.