Is it a big deal if the clutch smells once?

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BryceRose
07/30/25 12:39am
It is not a big deal if the clutch smells once, as long as the clutch plate does not slip, the car can still be used normally. Here is some extended information about the clutch plate: 1. Function: The clutch is part of the car's transmission system, and its role is to connect or disconnect the engine from the transmission. The clutch is installed between the engine and the transmission, with the clutch pressure plate fixed to the engine flywheel. Between the pressure plate and the flywheel is the clutch plate, which has a spline in the middle that can secure a drive shaft, which is the power input shaft of the transmission. 2. Wear and tear: The clutch plate is a wear part that needs to be replaced periodically. As the car's mileage increases, the clutch plate may wear out. When the clutch plate wears to a certain extent, it needs to be replaced. If not replaced, it may cause the clutch plate to slip. If the clutch plate slips, the engine's power cannot be fully transmitted to the transmission, which will result in insufficient power for the car. To replace the clutch plate, the connection between the transmission and the engine must be disassembled, and the entire transmission must be lifted off the car. Only then can the clutch plate be replaced. Maintaining proper driving habits can effectively extend the service life of the clutch plate.
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