The car clutch is a very important part of a manual transmission vehicle. Your N Charlotte Toyota won't shift gears, accelerate, decelerate, or even start without it! Therefore, you should maintain and monitor your car clutch, as well as replace it if necessary. Here are tips from Toyota of N Charlotte on how to take care of this integral component and when you need to replace it.
How to Care for Your N Charlotte Toyota Car Clutch
Let's start by talking about how to care for your car's clutch. Take a look at what our N Charlotte auto techs recommend for caring for your car clutch:
1. Avoid overheating. Coolant levels, in general, and the cooling system should be monitored constantly. The transmission and engine of your car can be damaged if it overheats, but did you know it can also damage your N Charlotte Toyota car clutch? Make sure your coolant is full and clean, and keep an eye out for leaks or signs your cooling system is malfunctioning.
2. When necessary, bleed the system. Hydraulic fluid can sometimes become contaminated with little air bubbles as you use the clutch. You may feel your car clutch as "spongy" or mushy as a result. Toyota of N Charlotte is the best place to take your car in this situation. In order to get rid of air bubbles, our technicians can bleed the system - basically, they force all the fluid out and then replace it.
3. Avoid riding the clutch. You shouldn't press the clutch except if you are engaged in shifting gears (or sitting in gear), or you are starting your car. While you're driving, don't rest your left foot on the clutch, it’s best to keep it on the ground. No matter where you have the clutch repaired, pressing or resting on it too often will wear it out faster.
When is it Time to Replace Your N Charlotte Toyota Car Clutch?
Although you may be an expert when it comes to maintaining your car clutch, you may need to consider having it replaced. Our N Charlotte techs are sharing what to look out for when you need to replace your car clutch.
Inability to shift gears
Even with the engine revving, the car is having trouble accelerating
The clutch "slipping" or basically taking a long time to engage when you're trying to shift gears
Odd noises like grinding or squeaking when you press the clutch
Feeling like the clutch is mushy or spongey
Pressing down on your clutch causes it to stick
Need car clutch maintenance or repairs in your N Charlotte Toyota? Our team of technicians is able to help! Visit Toyota of N Charlotte at 13429 Statesville Road, just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville. You can also schedule online OR call us at (704) 659-2025 for an appointment today!