How do you know if your clutch is out? - 1997 Honda Civic

I don't know but if you don't have a vehicle handbook I suggest you order one from the dealer - that and many more answers can be found inside.

If the truck uses hydraulic brakes the clutch system might share the Brake reservoir in line with modern practice. The clutch master cylinder appears to be fed with fluid through a hose so if you can find the master cylinder and follow the hose it will lead you to the reservoir.

How would someone on the internet without the
vehicle to check over- know more than you do?

THe clutch is located in the flywheel housing directly behind the engine. Put you foot on the brake while having you foot on the accelerator and at about 1500rpm let out the clutch pedal. If the engine dies immediately the clutch will be good . If the engine continues to rev with the pedal full out you have a clutch problem This test should last maybe 5 seconds.

You obviously know the problem

The clutch is slipping & probably
is due for a complete clutch service

You know how long it has been in there
& how it has been used

If more than one person drives any vehicle,
then your better off with an automatic

check play on cluch fork ecomend quarter inch play if to loose will not engage the pressure plate to clutch disc to tight always buring

You can do a third gear test.. Try and start it in third and ease out on the clutch. If the car stalls your clutch is ok. if it slips most of the way, you know its not in good shape.

Other signs of a shot clutch is while its in gear you can floor it and the rpms will shoot up and the mph will not rise as fast, this is the clutch slipping on your flywheel.

Hi
It can last the lifetime of the vehicle, depends on driving style of the driver. A new clutch can be destroyed within 5 Km. If a hydraulic clutch still takes low it's a good sign on the condition of clutch, if hydraulic system is in good working condition. The above applies to most clutches.

Regards
Phillip

Sounds like the part you need to replace is the clutch slave cylinder or clutch slave actuator

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THE CLUTCH ON THE SIERRA THAT IF DOUBLE PUSHED DOWN IT ACTS LIKE A CHOKE. CANNOT QUITE REMEMBER. JUST LEAVE IT OUT OF GEAR AND DO NOT PRESS THE CLUTCH. THEY FLOOD. i KNOW THIS SOUNDS STUPID. I HAD ONE ONCE AND AFTER ABOUT SIX MONTHS IT STARTED DOING IT. ITS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CLUTCH AND EXCELERATOR AND HOW YOU PRESS THEM. IT MIGHT BE YOU DO NOT TOUCH THE EXCELERATOR AT ALL JUST THE CLUTCH. I CANNOT REMEMBER HAVE A FIDDLE WITH DIFFERENT WAYS OF TRYING TO START THE CAR. CLUTCH DOWN ECCELERATOR DOWN CLUTCH OFF ECCELERATOR OFF. OR EVEN DOUBLE THE CLUTCH TO STOP THE CHOKE. ITS SOMETHING LIKE THAT. PHONE THE DEALER THEY WILL KNOW IN THE WORK SHOP. SAY A SILLY WOMAN SAID IF YOU LIKE. LET ME KNOW.

go slow in the car about 15 to 20mph then put the car in fourth gear and accelerate if the car bogs down then the clutch is good if the car revs up then the clutch is slipping.