Tag: clutches
60 Posts

May 16, 2020
What Is 'Lugging the Engine'?
Does it hurt your car or not?
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Sep 11, 2018
'Sloppy' Clutch Means Eventual Replacement
Here's another mechanic-ese translation tip from Ray

Mar 07, 2017
Cold Clutch Doesn't Want to Work Properly
Hugh's newish Hyundai has a clutch that doesn't work on cold mornings. What's the connection between the temperature and his shifting woes?

Feb 02, 2017
How to Stop a Car That Creeps on Hills While Parked
Poke's new Subaru Forester wants to roll away on hills. Is the engine, clutch, or parking brake the culprit?

Jan 12, 2016
Pontiac Vibe Won't Start on Flat Grade

Jan 05, 2016
What's Normal for New Ford Focus?
John's 2014 Ford Focus shudders into second gear, but the dealer told him it was "normal". What does Car Talk suggest?

May 14, 2015
What Time is It? Time for a New Clutch!
Tom has 265K miles on his Honda Civic, with an original engine and clutch. The clutch is acting up but his mechanic can't seem to find anything wrong with it. Car Talk says he had a good run, but it's time to bite the bullet and replace the clutch.

Jul 08, 2014
Today: Where's the Leak?
Matthew's '92 Honda Civic is leaking fluids. His grandfather, who gave him the car, has already had the clutch master and slave cylinders replaced, and has enlisted Tom and Ray to help him find this leak. Find out what they recommend, right here.

Dec 24, 2013
Today: Still Not OK to Overuse the Clutch.
Joe's a self-proclaimed old-timer who's driven manuals his whole life, always taking care never to keep the clutch depressed at stoplights. Now he has a newish Mini Cooper and he's wondering if the wisdom is still true. Tom and Ray say nothing's changed and he should keep up the good work. Find out how this will prolong the life of both the clutch and the release bearing, right here.