Clutch Repairs and Service in Gloucester County, NJ

If you're experiencing any of the below symptoms, you may need a clutch replacement:

• Spongy, sticking, vibrating or loose clutch pedal when pressed.
• Squeaking or grumbling noise when pressed.
• Ability to rev the engine, but poor acceleration. 
• Difficulty shifting gear. 

While a clutch replacement is within the scope of a home repair for a knowledgeable car owner, it is one of the most complex auto repair jobs that can be done at home. If you intend to replace your own clutch, you'll need to remove the drive shaft and disassemble the transmission to get to it. 

Noises may indicate a problem: your clutch pedal may make noise, or your transmission may make noise when the car is in neutral. You may hear squealing or growling when you push the pedal or grinding sounds when you shift gears. 

It's a difficult question to answer really, as it all depends on your driving style. Most clutches are designed to last approximately 60,000 miles before they need to be replaced. Some may need replacing at 30,000 and some others can keep going well over 100,000 miles, but this is fairly uncommon. 

It is connected to the clutch pedal and produces pressure using a piston inside of a cylinder to push fluid through the hydraulic lines, to the slave cylinder. If there is a problem with the master cylinder, such as an internal leak, then it may not be able to properly generate pressure, causing your symptoms.  

A clutch that sticks can cause grinding noises or can keep your vehicle from going into gear while a clutch pedal that is stuck to the floor renders your vehicle undriveable. If either of these situations happens to you, a trip to your mechanic is in order. 

After unhitching the clutch cable and the battery cable, remove the bolts that are holding the engine mount. You need to undo at least one engine mount to get the transaxle out. ... To do this, you need to remove the bolts around the flywheel bell housing then gently push the transaxle away from the engine. 

If you do hear a growling noise then you probably have a problem with the transmission on your clutch. ... If you hear a high-pitched squeaking as you press the pedal then you know that you have a problem with your clutch. This sort of noise is usually associated with problems with the clutch release or throw-out bearings

Steps

1. Open the car's hood. It's best to do so when the car is stopped on a level surface, with the engine cold.

2. Look for the clutch fluid reservoir. ...

3. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. ...

4. Add fluid to the reservoir. ...

5. Replace the reservoir cap and close the hood. 

The cost to repair a clutch can range between $500 to $2,500. It really depends on the car. Performance cars, exotic cars, and European cars are more expensive to replace the clutch than Japanese economy cars. Four wheel drive vehicles cost more than two wheel drive vehicles