One of the most deteriorating mechanical components is the clutch. However its wear is very relative, it depends a lot on the driving of the motorist. Indeed, some motorists will be able to keep a vehicle all their life without replacing the clutch. It is nevertheless recommended to replace the clutch of a Seat Ateca all 150 000 km , to make sure you don't risk anything. But to know when to change the clutch, a few warning signs will help you know. We will discover in this article what will be the symptoms of a defective clutch, and solutions to note the wear. Let's take a closer look.when-change-clutch-Seat-Ateca

Clutch problems on a Seat Ateca: the most common symptoms

To know when you are going to have to replace the clutch, you must know what is the malfunction in question on this Seat Ateca. So now let's see the most regular signs , and how to fix these problems.

  • la clutch pedal is hard or too soft. This generally means that the cable is damaged or offers the wrong tension. Changing the clutch cable of your Seat Ateca can sometimes be enough, it is not always useful to replace the entire clutch kit.
  • You notice a power loss during acceleration. As if the grip was not made between the engine and your wheels. At first, this loss of power could come from dozens of different causes on a Seat Ateca. But this lack of grip can indeed be due to a damaged clutch. Do not wait too long to take care of it, as this malfunction can become dangerous for driving. You will probably need to replace the entire clutch.
  • The gears go wrong, or skate, mainly cold. It must be checked that it is a clutch malfunction and not of the gearbox. The two being obviously intimately linked. Once the malfunction of your Seat Ateca is isolated, you will certainly have to make a replacement.
  • Jolts at gear changes . When you try to make smooth gear changes but there are mechanical jolts, the clutch of your Seat Ateca is definitely defective. It is time to replace it.

As discussed earlier, a damaged clutch often shows signs of wear. And some prove to be more dangerous than others. The best way to avoid repairs is therefore to adopt a fluid driving style, with smooth gear changes. Sudden gear changes damage the system because the clutch discs collide instead of catching. Flexible driving is always rewarded! If you're wondering when to replace the Seat Ateca's clutch, there is no single answer. If there are no symptoms, there is no need to replace it. If you have exceeded 150 km, you can do so as a precaution. Good walk.