Ok so my car has been acting up a bit. I drove it on a 3 hour drive a few weeks ago and it wasn't shifting as smoothly as normal. Almost as if I had to force it into gear in lieu of it gliding. I made it back and let it sit a few days. Went to drive it and couldn't get it into reverse, or any gear for that matter. As if I had NO clutch. Once it warmed up, I could force it into gear and drive. The clutch feels spongy though, not springy, if that makes sense. Just started it up a minute ago in garage and same deal. Won't go into gear and when I try and force it, the rpms drop as if I'm letting out the clutch with no gas. The car will actually want to advance forward as well, as if u let out the Clutch slowly in 1st gear without giving any gas. Clutch?? Something hydraulic?? Please advise of any thoughts..
i had the EXACT same problem and it IS ur clutch master cylinder.easy fix.a new one is 50 bucks.be glad its not ur clutch.also once ur done make sure u get all the air out of the lines and ull b good to go
Have you checked your clutch fluid? That's the most common.
However, if you are low on fluid, then the fluid must be going somewhere, so either your master or your slave cylinders are leaking and need to be replaced.
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I've searched under the hood a week ago trying to find where to check the tranny fluid, but I think it has to be from below, correct? Sorry I'm a newb to this stuff. It's not my DD and it just sits in the garage. Any writeups on this matter or further guidance would surely be appreciated. Thank you.
To check the transmission fluid you basically have to take off the fluid filler bolt and stick your finger in to feel for it. If you can't feel any or it feels low you want to add more until it is at the top of the filler hole. The transmission is on the passenger side and you may have to take the wheel off to get at the bolt. Here is a DIY for changing the tranny fluid and it has pictures to show you whats what. Write-up: Changing Transmission Fluid (MT)
Wait, weren't we talking about your clutch?(and lack of pressure) Your clutch fluid reservoir is right next to the brake fluid reservoir.
They are on the drivers side of the engine compartment mounted on the firewall. The clutch fluid reservoir will be the farthest to the right when looking towards the windshield. It should be relatively full of fluid; use your best judgment.
Ignore the posts about your actual transmission fluid, that is not the cause of your clutch problems.
Yeah, now I am confused. I thought he was switching topics but maybe he is thinking that the tranny is the problem. If we are still dealing with the original topic then +1 for clutch master cylinder.
Ok I will check the clutch fluid level under the hood. If it is low and I add more, are there any more steps in getting back proper pressure? I thank you guys greatly.
Yes, you may need to bleed the clutch lines. The bleeder valve is on the slave cylinder. You simply open it and pump the clutch--make sure there is always fluid in the reservoir--until the fluid comes our with no air bubbles, then you're good.
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.also once ur done make sure u get all the air out of the lines and ull b good to go
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