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Old 05-10-2014, 10:35 AM   #15 (permalink)
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The result is the same, the engine is disconnected from the transmission gears.
When the clutch is fully engaged it is not wearing , just when being engaged or dis engaged.

Using it as smooth and gently as possible will extend its life, some drivers get 500,000km out of their clutch , mine has 210,000km on it and is working normally.

Try not to jolt it or ride the clutch when accelerating, the jolts can break it and the slow release will wear a slick surface on it that makes the clutch feel weak with little grip when engaging.
If you do wear a hard slick surface on the clutch from slow dragged out clutch work you can "fix it" by shifting proper for 2-4 months till it wears the slick surface off and replaces it with its normal surface,just by clean fast clutch work.


A fast shift will require less clutch time / clutch wear
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