How To Tell The Symptoms Of Clutch Slipping In You

If you drive a manual vehicle, changing gears probably comes as second nature to you. Drivers of auto vehicles do not have to worry about changing gears properly, or facing problems with their clutch. You may have started to notice signs that the clutch in your Lexus car is slipping. This can be caused by driving uphill or in heavy traffic conditions frequently.

In this article, you can find out more about some symptoms that your clutch is slipping in your Lexus car.

Feeling of Sponginess

Does your clutch feel spongy when you depress it, or does the pedal stick even after you have removed your foot? This could indicate problems with the system unit.

Clutch Pedal Is Too High or Too Low

If you have been driving for your car for years, you should be familiar with the standard height your clutch pedal should be at. Even after depression and release, it should return to its origina; height with no problem. If you have started to notice that the height is too high or too low, this could indicate a problem with the clutch system, most possibly a clutch slippage.

Clutch Is Fast to Disengage

When you notice this problem, it’s almost certain that you are dealing with a slipping clutch. What this indicates is that your car engine is disengaging too quickly from the driving wheels. Typically, the clutch pedal has to be depressed one or two inches before the engine is able to disengage from the wheels. However, when you are experiencing a clutch slippage, this can happen within less than an inch, causing a faster disengagement than normal.

Delayed Acceleration

Does your car seem to pause or hesitate before accelerating? The direct reason for this is that your transmission is not producing enough torque to power the wheels. This problem becomes more obvious when you are pulling a load. Several possible reasons could be behind delayed acceleration, including a slipping clutch, oil leaks or a ruptured rubber hose.

Poor Engine Performance

This symptom becomes most apparent when you are pulling or driving a heavy load. In this scenario, your engine will need to send greater torque and power to the wheels. If your clutch is indeed slipping, the engine will not be able to generate the necessary torque and power. Even if you can manage to get the job done by reducing the load, you will need to have your clutch system serviced eventually.

Prestige Lexus Can Step In to Assist with Repairs of All Kinds

When you are experiencing a slipping clutch, you may be unsure what’s causing the problem as well as how you can resolve it. In our service department at Prestige Lexus, we can offer a wide range of repair and maintenance services to suit your needs. To make things convenient for you, you can schedule an appointment online, knowing that you will be seen to immediately when you show up at our dealership at the agreed date and time!