What are the symptoms of a bad clutch pressure plate?

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LeBlakely
07/29/25 11:58pm
The symptoms of a bad clutch pressure plate are: the clutch disc cannot tightly engage, resulting in reduced vehicle power. The clutch is located between the engine and the transmission, and it can connect or disconnect the engine from the transmission. The clutch pressure plate is fixed to the engine flywheel, with the clutch disc positioned between the pressure plate and the flywheel. The clutch pressure plate, clutch disc, and release bearing form the clutch three-piece set. There are no specific regulations regarding the service life of the pressure plate, but as an important component of the transmission system, under normal usage, the clutch can last as long as the vehicle itself. Therefore, it is possible to travel over 100,000 kilometers without issues, provided regular maintenance is performed to prevent potential problems.
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