United Diesel Repair advises that if your diesel truck’s clutch is sinking to the floorboard, it’s time for a new clutch. Do not worry. We can replace the clutch, rebuild it, or adjust it if that will solve the problem. We can also service your diesel truck’s manual transmission to make sure it always operates as it should. Aside from the clutch pedal being too soft and sinking to the floor, here are other signs that it’s time for a new clutch in your diesel truck. Come to our shop at the first indication of trouble.
Changes in the Catch Point
Aside from changes in how the clutch pedal feels underneath your foot, you may also notice that the catch point in the clutch has changed. When the clutch starts to wear down, the catch point gets higher. This may be subtle at first only to come to your attention as you struggle to shift the gears. Your muscle memory remembers the catch point in a certain place. Unfortunately, this place is higher now and you may find yourself grinding the gears every time you shift them.
Overheating/Smelling Hot
Another sign that the clutch is going bad is if it overheats. When this happens, it will smell hot. You will easily detect these odors and less you have your windows down. When the clutch is getting too hot, this is an indication that it is slipping out of engagement. A slipping clutch is one that needs to be replaced. When the clutch slips, it releases the power it has transferred to the transmission back to the engine. You need the power with the transmission until you release the clutch yourself.
Problems Shifting the Gears
Consequently, you will start to have problems shifting through the gear cycle in your diesel truck’s manual transmission. This is because the power is not with the transmission, which is where it needs to be. Rather, the clutch has slipped out of engagement and transferred the power back to the engine. If you try to shift the gears when the power is with the engine, they will grind and fight you.
Acceleration Hesitation
Finally, your acceleration will also hesitate because the transmission needs the engine’s power to turn the drivetrain. Because the clutch has slipped, the transmission is void of this power. As such, the drivetrain will not turn as quickly and powerfully as it normally does.
Call United Diesel Repair in Flowery Branch, GA, today to set up a service appointment for your diesel truck if you are having problems with the clutch.
