Your clutch is one of the most worn out mechanical components. However its wear is very relative, it depends a lot on the type of driving of the motorist. Certainly, some motorists can keep a car all their life without replacing the clutch. It is nevertheless recommended to replace the clutch of a Kia Pop all 150 000 km , to make sure you don't risk anything. However, there are some signals to help you know when to change the clutch. We will see with this article what will be the signs of a worn clutch, and methods to see the state of wear. Let's take a closer look.
Clutch problems on a Kia Pop: the most common symptoms
To know when you will need to replace the clutch, you need to know what the problem is with your Kia Pop. So now let's see the most usual phenomena , and how to fix these problems.
- la clutch pedal is hard or excessively soft. This generally means that the cable is damaged or has the wrong tension. Changing the clutch cable of your Kia Pop can sometimes be enough, it is not always essential to replace the complete clutch kit.
- You notice a power loss at acceleration. As if the plug does not work between the engine block and the wheels. First of all, a power loss can come from dozens of different causes on a Kia Pop. However, this lack of grip can indeed be due to a faulty clutch. Do not wait too long to worry about it, as this problem can be dangerous for driving. You will probably have to replace the complete clutch.
- The gears go wrong, or skate, mainly cold. You have to make sure that it is a clutch problem and not the gearbox. The two are obviously linked. Once the problem of your Kia Pop has been identified, you will probably have to replace it.
- Jolts at gear changes . If you ever try to achieve smooth gear changes but there are mechanical knocks, the clutch of your Kia Pop is definitely worn. It's time to replace it.
As we have seen, a clutch in poor condition usually exhibits early warning symptoms. And some are more serious than others. The best way to avoid repairs is therefore to adopt a fluid driving style, with smooth gear changes. The sudden gear changes damage the device, because the clutch discs collide instead of catching. Flexible driving is systematically rewarded! If you are wondering when to replace the Kia Pop's clutch, the answer is multiple. If there are no symptoms, there is no need to replace it. If you have driven more than 150 km, you can do so by vigilance. Be careful.