The clutch is one of the most worn mechanical parts. However, its deterioration is fairly relative, it very much depends on the behavior of the user. Indeed, some motorists can keep an automobile all their life without changing the clutch. It is nevertheless advisable to change the clutch of an Opel Movano all 150 000 km , to make sure you don't have a problem. However, to know when to change the clutch, several warning signs will help you understand it. We will therefore see in this article what are the signs of a worn clutch, and techniques to discern the state of wear. Let's take a closer look.
Clutch problems on an Opel Movano: the most common symptoms
To understand when you are going to have to change the clutch, you need to know what the problem is with this Opel Movano. So now let's see the most common symptoms , and how to fix these concerns.
- la clutch pedal is hard or too soft. This usually means that the cable is damaged or has the wrong tension. Changing the clutch cable of your Opel Movano can sometimes be enough, it is not necessarily useful to change the entire clutch kit.
- You notice a power loss at acceleration. As if the grip was not made between the engine block and the wheels. Above all, a loss of power can be due to dozens of different reasons on an Opel Movano. However, this lack of grip can undoubtedly be due to a faulty clutch. Do not wait too long to deal with it, as this problem can become dangerous for driving. You may need to change the entire clutch.
- The gears go wrong, or skate, especially cold. It must be checked that it is a clutch problem and not the gearbox. Both being linked of course. Once the problem of your Opel Movano has been identified, you will certainly need to perform a replacement.
- Jolts at gear changes . In the event that you try to make smooth gear changes but there are mechanical jolts, the clutch of your Opel Movano is definitely in bad condition. It is time to change it.
As discussed earlier, a clutch in poor condition usually shows symptoms of wear. And some are more dangerous than others. The best way to avoid repairs is therefore to drive smoothly, with slow gear changes. Steep gear changes damage the mechanism because the clutch discs collide instead of catching. Flexible driving is always rewarded! If you don't know when to change the clutch on the Opel Movano, there is no single answer. If there are no symptoms, there is no point in changing it. If you have exceeded 150 km, you can do so with vigilance. Be careful.