Eurotech Auto Service & Repair is the best European auto shop in Fort Myers. If you have been having problems with your European automobile’s clutch lately, swing by our shop so we can inspect this transmission part. The manual transmission relies on the clutch in order to shift gears. We can repair or replace the clutch if it is going bad. We may also be able to rebuild it depending on the damage.
Resistance Level Changes
The clutch will start to give you signs that it needs to be replaced. One such sign is a resistance level change. In other words, the amount of resistance that the clutch gives you will change. The clutch will start to feel softer or harder underneath your foot. In severe cases, the clutch can actually sink all the way to the floorboard and never catch at the catch point.
Catch Point Changes
Speaking of the catch point, this, too, will also change. When a clutch goes bad, the catch point rises in the clutch. In other words, it gets higher. This change can be subtle, so you may not realize that the catch point is changing at first. As the point gets higher, you will start to have problems shifting gears because your muscles remember the point in a certain place.
Burning Clutch Odors
Your clutch definitely needs to be replaced if it is slipping. One sign that it is slipping is burning odors coming from the clutch. These odors are easy to detect and an indication that you need to head straight to our shop. As the clutch gets worse, it may be unable to remain engaged. This means it cannot perform the crucial task of transferring the engine’s power to the transmission.
Problems Shifting Gears
Without a power shift, you will have problems shifting the manual transmission’s gears. You may start to grind the gears as if you were learning how to drive a manual transmission, and the gear shift may feel tight as you move it to shift to the gears. The power is not with the transmission.
Lagging Acceleration
The power is also not with the transmission if your acceleration lags. Aside from shifting the gears smoothly, the transmission also needs power to turn the drivetrain. If it does not have this power, it cannot turn the train and your wheels will move.
Eurotech Auto Service & Repair in Fort Myers, FL, is the only European auto shop that you need. Call us today to set up an appointment.