Symptoms of Clutch Failure?

[KyleLynn]

When the clutch fails, the symptoms are as follows: 1. The car clutch may slip: When starting the car in a low gear, after releasing the clutch pedal, the car cannot start or has difficulty starting; when accelerating, the speed does not increase with the engine speed, resulting in a feeling of weak driving, and in severe cases, a burnt smell or smoke may occur. 2. Incomplete clutch disengagement: Even when the clutch pedal is fully depressed, the power between the clutch's driving and driven plates cannot be completely cut off, leading to difficulty in shifting gears, gear grinding, inability to stop, or clutch overheating. 3. Clutch shudder: The entire vehicle shakes when starting, especially when idling or gradually releasing the clutch pedal in a low gear, causing continuous jerking. 4. Abnormal clutch noise: When the clutch pedal is slightly depressed, as the inner end of the release bearing just touches the release lever, the clutch emits a continuous noise. Noise also occurs when engaging at startup or disengaging while driving, accompanied by shuddering.