The clutch is one of the most damaged mechanical components. Nevertheless, its deterioration is quite relative, it depends strongly on the type of driving of the user. In fact, some drivers know how to keep a car for life without replacing the clutch. It is nevertheless advisable to replacing the clutch of a Citroen Saxo all 150 000 km , to be sure not to have a problem. But to know when to change the clutch, there are several warning signs that will help you figure it out. We will see with this article what are the signs of a faulty clutch, and methods to determine the state of wear. Let's take a closer look.when-change-clutch-Citroen-Saxo

Clutch problems on a Citroen Saxo: the most common symptoms

To understand when you are going to have to replace the clutch, you must know what the problem is in this Citroen Saxo. So now let's see the most regular signs , and how to fix these concerns.

  • la clutch pedal is hard or too soft. This usually implies that the cable is deteriorated or has the wrong tension. Replacing the clutch cable on your Citroen Saxo can sometimes be sufficient, it is not necessarily necessary to replace the entire clutch kit.
  • You notice a power loss during acceleration. As if the plug didn't work between the engine and the wheels. First of all, a loss of power can be due to dozens of different causes on a Citroen Saxo. But this lack of grip can indeed be due to a damaged clutch. Don't wait too long to worry about it, as this can be dangerous for driving. The entire clutch will certainly have to be replaced.
  • The gears go wrong, or skate, especially cold. We must make sure that it is a concern of the clutch and not of the gearbox. The two are of course closely linked. Once the concern of your Citroen Saxo is isolated, you will certainly have to proceed with a replacement.
  • Jolts at gear changes . If you ever try to make smooth gear changes but there are mechanical jerks, the clutch of your Citroen Saxo is clearly worn. Now is the time to replace it.

As we have seen, a damaged clutch usually shows early symptoms. And some turn out to be more serious than others. The best way to avoid repairs is therefore to drive smoothly, with slow gear changes. Abrupt gear changes damage the device, because the clutch discs collide instead of catching. Flexible driving is systematically rewarded! If you don't know when to replace the Citroen Saxo clutch, there is no one answer. If there are no symptoms, it is unnecessary to replace it. If you have driven more than 150 km, you can do it by being vigilant. Enjoy the road.