When i get stuck in traffic cars will move just a lil bit forward, therefore i dont really need to let my clutch all the way out when i move forward i normally jus let it out until i move up behind the car and then push it back in. Is this bad for the clutch? Will it burn it out?
2007-07-03 06:29:59 · 12 answers · asked by JCur 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
yes
2007-07-03 06:32:07 · answer #1 · answered by James L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the clutch plate is designed to withstand heat to a certain degree that is specifically tested for resistance for things such as in rush hour traffic.
Slippage is necessary for any clutch and therfore your going to be alright unless you actually hold the slip constant and that would be like going up a hill and not actually letting off the clutch and in doing that you will burn it up because your exceeding the limits designed for the clutch plate.
2007-07-03 06:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not good on your clutch to ride it slowly. I would put the car in neutral and engage the gears only when you need to move. Use your brake more instead of the clutch, and coast if your going downhill.
2007-07-03 06:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clutches only burn out when you hold the gear too long. Like backing up a hill. Etc. if you are not holding the gear for a long time you will be ok.
2007-07-03 06:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by Youngboss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it will cause a little wear on the clutch disc. Not much you can do about it though. That's just part of driving.
2007-07-03 06:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The entire time you push in on the clutch you are wearing on it.
2007-07-03 06:33:48 · answer #6 · answered by Kenny J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not really bad but its not extremely good either. I do it all the time. As long as you are not riding you clutch while you are going down the highway you are fine.
2007-07-03 09:16:01 · answer #7 · answered by dalejr0538 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's what I would consider normal usage and wear and tear on the clutch. Don't worry about it.
2007-07-03 06:32:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's designed to work that way.
They all will wear out eventually.
Sure, riding the clutch will wear it out faster, but not that fast.
2007-07-03 06:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by cop350zx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it will buy an automatic cause u r going to **** up the transsmission
2007-07-03 06:32:44 · answer #10 · answered by mariskales999 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋