Why does the Nissan Sylphy suddenly lose clutch?

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DeBrandon
09/06/25 3:24am
Nissan Sylphy suddenly losing clutch can be caused by the following reasons: Master cylinder issue: If the clutch suddenly fails, first open the car engine hood. Have someone press the clutch pedal inside the vehicle while observing whether the slave cylinder outside is functioning. If there is slight movement, this situation is likely caused by a problem with the master cylinder. Master cylinder oil leakage: If there is oil leakage at the master cylinder position, this can also cause clutch failure. Try repeatedly pressing the pedal to test. The clutch function might temporarily recover, but this situation definitely indicates a problem.
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