iamitman

Hi Guys,

I wanted to get a quick rundown on how long has your clutch lasted, and how much was the replacement costs. I Drive 80% in city, but only 6000 Miles a year. It will be the only factor in deciding on whether to keep the car when the lease is over.

Thanks!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

The Clutch is a wear and tear item.
if the clutch IS NOT operated correctly, it could live a VERY SHORT LIFE.
If the clutch is operated correctly, it could last the lifetime of the vehicle.

Just dependent on how you treat it.
riding the clutch, abusing it will lead to a short death.

replacement cost is fairly cheap. you can grab the OEM parts from OEMACURAPARTS.com or ACURAOEMPARTS.com, both are dealers with internet stores that sell parts at cost.

the labor is where it gets expensive.
so, you'll need to shop around for an independent shop, or get raped at the dealer.

Cu2Suspect

All depends if u know how to drive stick well or not .. I witness so many clutch riders it's sad

^x2 to the poster above

iamitman

I don't ride the clutch at all other than reversing back out of my alley. Which is about 100 ft or so. I mean the dead pedal is there for a reason. But, I am constantly shifting being in the city.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

the clutch is meant to be shifted.....

however, its your bad habits(if you have any) that will reduce the life of the clutch.

- Absolutely no riding the clutch if possible.
- when stopped, it should not be in gear. rocking the car back and fourth is DETRIMENTAL to the clutch.
-no dropping of the clutch at high RPM.
-limit your power shifting.

if you learn how the clutch works, you'll understand whats bad for it.

google how a clutch works.

iamitman

I agree with everything but about not keeping it in gear when at stop light. Reason being if you were to get rear ended at the stoplight in neutral you will roll right into the cross traffic, or driven right into car in front of you. Also, you response time be much after if you needed to get out the way of something coming at you. Just depress the clutch all the way and stay in Gear when stopped.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

that wears out your clutch.

it takes less than a second to put it into gear.
P.s. your foot should be on the brakes anyway...

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

when clutch pedal is depressed, flywheel and pressure plate are spinning at different speeds, causing wear.
in other words, YOU'RE riding the clutch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


please google how clutches work.

Acura_Dude

To add onto what Justin said, doesn't that also wear out the throw-out bearing?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

^

having it in gear while stopped is considered a "bad habit" for the clutch

Novichek

Even though bad habits do reduce clutch life, honda clutches are surprisingly robust. The '00 CRV in my immediate family has about 150K miles and no signs of clutch problems except of having to grease the release bearing at one point. I drove that car in boston traffic until about 100K before passing it on, taught my wife and my brother to drive stick shift on it. I guess it depends on just how bad your "bad habits" are.

nj2pa2nc

I leave the car in gear at stops with the clutch pressed down-never had to replace them in the numerous MT vehicles and many miles driven. Hi Crabman

Acura_Dude

@ Hi Crabman. Justin FTMFW!

iCrap

All you need to do is rev it up till it goes bam-bam-bam. Then quickly dump the clutch.

ucf_bronco

iTrader: (1)

My understanding is that removing the slave cylinder valve (probably not using the correct term) can prolong the life of your clutch since the valve slows down the engagement and disengagement of the clutch which can lead to premature failure.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...