What are the symptoms of a broken clutch in a car?
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Signs of a damaged car clutch plate: 1. The clutch pedal becomes higher, requiring it to be fully depressed to engage the gear. Previously, the car would move when the pedal was lifted by 1 cm, but now it requires lifting by 2 cm, indicating that the clutch plate is worn thin and needs to be lifted higher for engagement. 2. Reduced vehicle power. When the engine shows no abnormalities but the car lacks power during startup or climbing, with high engine RPM but insufficient power, it suggests clutch slippage. 3. During high-speed driving, sudden acceleration for overtaking is sluggish. Even when the throttle is pressed, it feels like the engine is revving without the car accelerating, another sign of clutch slippage. In other words, while the engine previously needed 1800 RPM to reach 80 km/h, it now requires 2000 RPM. 4. Another scenario is an uneven clutch surface, which also requires replacement regardless of thickness. The symptoms include severe shaking during startup and at half-clutch, indicating an uneven clutch surface, often due to poor-quality clutch plates. 5. Sudden increase in fuel consumption. While there are many reasons for increased fuel consumption, if any of the above four symptoms are accompanied by higher fuel consumption, it is likely due to a faulty clutch plate.
