When a vehicle is running, the engine is always turning. The transmission connects to the engine and supplies power to the wheels, but this linkage cannot be constant, since a vehicle is not always moving. In a manual transmission, the clutch is used to engage and disengage the transmission and the engine. The clutch operates two shafts: one shaft connects to the transmission and the other connects to the engine. Clutches use friction to keep the transmission connected to the engine. When the clutch is disengaged, the pressure plate pulls away from the flywheel and separates the transmission from the engine. When the clutch is engaged, a pressure plate pushes against a flywheel and joins the transmission to the engine. In a manual transmission, a clutch allows your engine to continue spinning even when the vehicle is stopped. Switching between gears in a vehicle with a manual transmission is made possible by operating the clutch.

How often does a car clutch need to be replaced?

A car clutch needs to be replaced, in most cases, at between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. Although some clutches may last longer. Additionally, if a clutch is misused, it may fail sooner. A car clutch is the bridge between the car transmission and the gearbox. Depressing or engaging the clutch allows one to shift the transmission’s gears. The clutch replacement cost on front-wheel drive vehicles is generally higher than it is on rear-wheel drive vehicles.

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