Free repair? I'm assuming not...
It better be or I am raising hell.Sp00ner said:Free repair? I'm assuming not...
Did they act like it was a defect? Or did they just say it's burned out? Most places wont replace a clutch, kinda like brake pads, but every situation is different.Aeain said:It better be or I am raising hell.
Well, I can't be sure. I was really upset when talking to the Service Advisor. I tried to bring that up to my mother and the finance guy who we are good friends with. He said that it should be covered, but, I don't know how accurate he can be.Sp00ner said:Did they act like it was a defect? Or did they just say it's burned out? Most places wont replace a clutch, kinda like brake pads, but every situation is different.
I feel so dumb now, you have a list of everything that I do wrong to my clutch listed right there. I catch myself doing it all the time. The downshift one alot! I was actually 'mad' at myself on the way home today for driving it like a moron, in just the manner you listed above!jmichna said:Aeain,
I feel your pain... but, are you new to driving a manual transmission? It seems that a number of posters at our forum are new to driving stick shift.
When I learned to drive stick shift, one rule I was taught right at the very beginning is to get into the habit of touching the clutch foot to the floor between EVERY shift, as this will absolutely prevent the driver from 'riding the clutch'... personally, I think this is the most important thing to drill into a new stick shift driver.
Another hint is don't use the transmission to slow down (down shifting) instead of using the brakes... brake pads (and even rotors) are a heck of a lot cheaper to replace than the clutch. (Obviously, if you have a good reason to downshift... you know, like racing, going down a steep grade... then you do so.) When you are down shifting, do a good job of matching engine speed to the transmission speed.
Don't use the clutch/engine to hold your position on an incline... needless clutch wear, when the emergency brake would do the job.
I've driven manual transmission cars since my '64 Plymouth Valiant (225 cu in, 3-speed on the column, no synchro into 1st)... only one automatic (out of eight vehicles) in all that time. I've never had to replace a clutch or throwout bearing, and I've always driven (all) my cars/vans hard.
What I tried to describe as the first hint in my original post (in addition to fully depressing the clutch while actually shifting, as you say you already do), is get in the habit of touching your clutch foot to the carpet between each shift... it makes you fully remove your foot from the clutch while in a gear, so that you can't ride the clutch.Aeain said:I'm new to clutch. (Almost a year since I've had my car.)
I push the clutch all the way down when shifting....
You've put 150k miles on your car BEFORE replacing the clutches? How the....?SaturnI0Nredline said:Looks like I'm not doing to good after reading this post. I love to downshift. But then again when it cometime to replace the clutch I will do it myself. Which for me will be around 150k I hope..... at least that what it has been around with my last 2 saturns.
I haven't tried this one, but you're saying e-brake when you're sitting at a light on an incline rather than the clutch/engine method? I know this wears out the clutch, but I don't like holding the brake and having to switch over to the gas real quick when people are right on my tail stopped at a light like they usually are. Always have the fear of rolling back into them. I need to train my feet to be faster though, but might have to try e-brake method.jmichna said:Don't use the clutch/engine to hold your position on an incline... needless clutch wear, when the emergency brake would do the job.
I've never had to replace a clutch or throwout bearing, and I've always driven (all) my cars/vans hard.
Don't be too sure. Unless they find it to be a manufacturer's defect in the clutch, I highly doubt it will be covered under warranty. Who know, maybe your dealer will be cool about it. I always thought clutches were not covered under warranty since they are like tires and brakes, their life span depends on how the driver treats them.Aeain said:It better be or I am raising hell.
Yeah, I know my mom will go raise hell if it isn't covered. 4 New Saturns from the Same Dealer in less than 2 years should count for something.matt said:Don't be too sure. Unless they find it to be a manufacturer's defect in the clutch, I highly doubt it will be covered under warranty. Who know, maybe your dealer will be cool about it. I always thought clutches were not covered under warranty since they are like tires and brakes, their life span depends on how the driver treats them.