my car is a manual transmission, so it has a clutch, naturally. my question is, is the rubber diaphragm on the cap of the clutch fluid reservoir supposed to be pushed in, or pulled out? 'cause if i pull it out, then fluid leaks out as i push the cap in...
also, my clutch is sort of squeaking a little bit when i push it. it doesn't happen right away as i drive, but after about half an hour. any ideas?
thanks!
2007-07-27 07:29:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well, it's not leaking. what i meant was that the reservoir overflows if the diaphragm is pulled out, so i dunno whether it's supposed to be pushed in or if i just need to add less fluid.
2007-07-27 07:33:58 · update #1
The rubber in the cap should be pushed up into the cap and the fluid should be up to the fill line . The clutch squeaking is a sign of the release bearing going bad . They will usually last for the life of a clutch , but if you drive with your foot on the clutch pedal it turns constantly and will wear out much quicker .
2007-07-27 07:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mopar Man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fordman had the best answer of all. The reservoir should stay at one level, if you have to keep refilling the fluid then you either, have a leak or you are loosing fluid somewhere. As the clutch wears down, the fluid level goes down too. It may be that your clutch is wearing out.
That could also be the sound you are hearing.
To make sure, I would have to know the year, make and model of the car.
Some cars use and old method which utilizes a slave cylinder, this slave controls the in and out motion of the clutch, the noise you hear may be from a component of that called the throw out bearing. This unit aids in the pressure placed on the clutch and centers the force, it has ball bearings inside, when they start to wear, they make a lot of noise.
Standard transmissions are not that popular any more. They used to be the "standard" transmissions that cars were equipped with from the factory, now, most cars have automatic transmissions as standard equipment. Most "performance cars" use the standard today.
Good luck and I hope I have cleared this up a bit for you.
Rick
2007-07-27 07:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by ricrossfireclub 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cap should be pulled out and a little should leak out. this eliminates any air in the reservoir as you close it. As for the clutch squeaking, that could be anything. Try a little WD-40 on the pivot joint for your clutch pedal. The thing to do is trace down exactly where the squeak is coming from and then deal with it.
2007-07-27 07:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by Gobyknows 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The diaphragm should be pushed in. This is there to take up air space in the event you loose some fluid. The vacuum created by the lost fluid pulls the diaphragm out to take up air space.
Not sure about the squeak. If you hear it in the car it self it could be just the pedal.
2007-07-27 07:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Dean C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Push it in, when you refill the clutch cylinder. That helps keep air out the fluid. As the fluid level goes down it sucks the rubber down to keep air off of the fluid. The air has moisture in it, and it will be absorbed into the fluid.
The clutch noise could be a throw out bearing starting to go bad. good luck.
2007-07-27 07:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe the diaphram should be pushed in, and the reservior should not leak. Might need to be replaced.
Also if you clutch is making a squeaking sound after the car is warmed up, and if its coming from the clutch itself and not the pedal. You are hearing the early warning signs of wearing out your clutch or if it needs adjustment.
2007-07-27 07:35:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of car ? How many miles ? Where is the squeaking coming from ? Squeaking when pushing clutch in could be the slave cylinder or a throw out bearing (clutch release bearing) .If noise is inside cabin it could be the clutch arm bushings ..
2007-07-27 07:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sound when you push your clutch in are most likely caused by a bad throwout bearing or bent fingers on your pressure plate caused by bad springs in the pressure plate. The rubber in the reservoir should never be touched. You should not touch the fluid either. It prevents fluid from squirting out at you when filling or bleading the clutch hydraulics.
2007-07-27 07:38:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your cap should be pushed in, then it seals. Your clutch squeaking may just be because its a bit dusty inside or a bit stiff, try spraying a bit of lubricant on the clutch spring and joint above the foot or clutch pedal...
2007-07-27 07:36:18 · answer #9 · answered by **AnGeLbOy** 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the fluid leaks out you probably have it overfilled.
Need more info on where you clutch is squeaking… as parts heat up they expand and thereby increase friction. It’s probably not a big deal and should level out with wear.
2007-07-27 07:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋