Your clutch is one of the most worn mechanical parts. However its wear is quite relative, it depends a lot on the way of driving of the motorist. Undeniably, some drivers can keep an automobile all their life without changing the clutch. It is nevertheless recommended to change the clutch of a Kia Provo all 150 000 km , to make sure you don't have a problem. But to know when to change the clutch, some symptoms can help you know. We will see with this article what will be the clues of a worn clutch, and techniques to see wear. Let's take a closer look.
Clutch problems on a Kia Provo: the most common symptoms
To know when it is necessary to change the clutch, it is necessary to know what is the problem in question on this Kia Provo. So now let's see the most usual phenomena , and how to fix these problems.
- la clutch pedal is hard or too soft. This generally means that the cable is damaged or has the wrong tension. Changing the clutch cable of your Kia Provo can sometimes be enough, it is not necessarily essential to change the complete clutch kit.
- You notice a power loss at acceleration. As if the plug does not work between the engine and the wheels. To start with, this loss of power could be the result of dozens of different reasons on a Kia Provo. But this lack of grip can undoubtedly be due to a faulty clutch. Do not wait too long to worry about it, as this problem can be dangerous for driving. You may need to change the entire clutch.
- The gears go wrong, or skate, especially cold. It must be verified that it is a clutch problem and not the gearbox. The two being obviously intimately linked. Once the problem of your Kia Provo has been identified, you will certainly have to replace it.
- Jolts at gear changes . In the event that you try to make smooth gear changes but there are mechanical jolts, the clutch of your Kia Provo is definitely defective. It is time to change it.
As we have seen, a clutch in poor condition usually exhibits early warning symptoms. And some prove to be more dangerous than others. The best way to avoid repairs is therefore to drive smoothly, with smooth gear changes. The abrupt gear changes damage the device because the clutch discs collide instead of catching. Flexible driving is often rewarded! If you don't know when to change the clutch on your Kia Provo, there is no single answer. If there are no symptoms, there is no point in changing it. If you have driven more than 150 km, you can do this as a precaution. Good walk.