If when i am driving and i put my foot down on the gas, the engine starts revving, what does it mean?

Question

Is the clutch worn? Do i need to replace it? Advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Sounds like the clutch is slipping. Could be just an adjustment issue.

Answer 2

This is not a worn clutch. A worn out clutch usually causes a chatter or grabbing while releasing. However, part of the the clutch system is a the release bearing. This is the device that pulls the clutch plate from the flywheel when the pedal is all the way up. The symptom you describe is a problem with the release bearing.

Fixing this is akin to putting in a new clutch. In fact, whenever the transmission is removed from the engine, both the clutch and releasing bearing should be replaced. So yes....replace the clutch and release bearing. And soon.

Answer 3

Since you said "clutch", I assume that it is a manual transmission. Automatic tranny's don't have a clutch.

If it is an automatic, check the fluid, it may be low. Do you have a leak????

If it's a manual, then your clutch pressure plate is probably fried. What kind of driving do you do? A clutch that is not abused can last 100,000 miles without much problem. If you constantly drop the clutch and race a bit or ride with your foot on the clutch pedal all the time, you may be lucky to get 30,000 miles out of it.

Someone side the "release bearing" is going out. This is NOT correct. The trow-out bearing would cause it to not disengage the clutch and therefore not shift easily.

Answer 4

If this is a manual gearbox then you could have a worn clutch or a sticking cable.

If its an auto box then its a totally different kettle of fish, it could need a fluid top up, a filter change, a new speed sensor, any number of things, but usually a filter change is a good start, and remember to check the fluid level.

Oh yes, and contrary to what someone above said about auto boxes not having clutches, they DO have clutches, more than one sometimes, but they all have TCC's (Torque Convertor Clutches).

Cheers

Geordie

Answer 5

When I read ur question at the first page I thought u were winding us up, it wasnt until I got into ur questions proper page then I realised what u were saying. Yes it could be the clutch slipping and on its way out. Have u just recently had ur car serviced? if yes then it may have ben wrongly adjusted possibly by an apprentice mechanic. A lot of garages are earning a lot of money by charging you the earth and getting an apprentice on low pay to do the job. But it does sound like ur clutch is on its way out or has already, are u the type of person who slips the clutch or drive resting ur fot on the clutch pedal?

Answer 6

The clutch is probably worn but may need only adjustment rather than replacement. You need to get it checked by a mechanic as driving with a slipping clutch will wear it out very quickly.

Answer 7

i would say the clutch is slipping, does it sound like it does when u have the clutch down and your revving?or like when u press the gas when in neutral?
if the answer is yes, then its the clutch....how's that for an answer from a girl? lol

Answer 8

If the engine is revving but there is no increase in road speed to the same extent, it suggests that your clutch is rapidly on its way out!! Change as soon as possible or you may find that you cannot move at all

Answer 9

it sounds like the clutch is worn or you may need to adjust it. take it to a transmission repair shop and ask. explain that you dont have alot of money that way they wont try and sell you a new clutch before they adjust it. they should adjust it for less than 75 dollars or so. also you can do it yourself sometimes if you can find the clutch cable.

Answer 10

to check if your clutch is going go somewhere where u cant crash in to anything start ur car make sure ur hand brake isnt on and take ur feet off all the pedals if ur car just jumps a bit but doesnt cut out its your clutch going if it cuts out staight away its not ur clutch