Clutch Repair Service Video

A slipping clutch can make your engine rev without the car speeding up. You may also smell burning after a hill start or notice the pedal feels different. Check these signs before the clutch deteriorates.

A worn clutch can cause slipping, burning smells, hard shifting, gear grinding, or engine revs that do not match vehicle speed.

The clutch connects the engine to the transmission. When you press the pedal, it lets you change gears. When you release the pedal, it helps send power back to the wheels.

Springfield driving can be hard on a clutch. Stop-and-go traffic on Limestone Street, US-40, and Route 68 can mean more clutch use than steady highway driving. Hill starts and heavy loads can also add wear.

At Zima Automotive, we do not guess from pedal feel alone. We check clutch slip, pedal feel, shifting concerns, the flywheel surface, and related parts. If replacement is needed, replace the clutch disc, pressure plate, and release bearing together.

Drivers from Urbana and Mechanicsburg may visit our Springfield shop when a manual vehicle slips, smells hot, or shifts poorly. If your clutch slips, smells burnt, or feels different, call Zima Automotive at (937) 342-3911. If your manual transmission needs checking, contact us for our clutch repair service.

Zima Automotive also provides auto repair in Springfield to help diagnose clutch issues before the wear leads to bigger repairs.