Is the clutch on my Hyundai Elantra wearing out?

Is the clutch on my Hyundai Elantra wearing out?

It is now August, 2006, and this vehicle has 33,066 miles on it and clutch #2 is wearing out. Starting out in low gear is difficult, the clutch slips in the lower gears (2 and 3) and the clutch pedal is extremely stiff. At highway speeds the vehicle performs ok.

What was the problem with the 1996 Hyundai Elantra?

See all problems of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra . Clutch slave cylinder failed. If the drivers foot accidently slips off of the clutch pedal, the clutch is totally unresponsive until it’s pumped numerous times. Sometimes the clutch would not return to the original position after being applied while driving.

How long is the warranty on a Hyundai Elantra?

Supposedly the warranty on the clutch is only for 12 months or 12000 miles. Ak. Consumer was traveling on the interstate about 70 mph, applied the brakes and enganged the clutch, experienced complete clutch failure. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer aware of problem, parts were replaced.

How many miles does a 2000 Hyundai Elantra have?

I own 2 manual-transmission Hyundai Elantras, 2000 and 2001. Both cars have approximately 35,000 miles. Both cars have had their clutches go bad in the past 2 months (master cylinder on the 2001, slave cylinder on the 2000). See all problems of the 2000 Hyundai Elantra .


Where is the nut on a hydraulic clutch?

First, locate the clutch master cylinder body. Follow the metal tubing coming from the rear of the clutch master cylinder body. It will turn into flexible hosing as it connects to the slave cylinder. Inside this piece is a seal, piston, rubber boot, push rod, locking nut, and adjustable nut.

When does the transmission slip on a Hyundai Elantra?

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the Elantra. The transmission slips when trying to accelerate and on inclines – losing power to the wheels (feels like you are in neutral, and the rpm’s go way up).

Why is my Hyundai Elantra making a clunking noise?

A very scary and dangerous feeling when merging onto a highway for instance. The car has been well maintained and had the transmission fluid replaced per schedule. As seen from others, this is a common complaint for this vehicle. Nhtsa should order a recall. Have also noticed a clunking noise when coming to a hard stop.

It is now August, 2006, and this vehicle has 33,066 miles on it and clutch #2 is wearing out. Starting out in low gear is difficult, the clutch slips in the lower gears (2 and 3) and the clutch pedal is extremely stiff. At highway speeds the vehicle performs ok.

See all problems of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra . Clutch slave cylinder failed. If the drivers foot accidently slips off of the clutch pedal, the clutch is totally unresponsive until it’s pumped numerous times. Sometimes the clutch would not return to the original position after being applied while driving.

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the Elantra. The transmission slips when trying to accelerate and on inclines – losing power to the wheels (feels like you are in neutral, and the rpm’s go way up).

Supposedly the warranty on the clutch is only for 12 months or 12000 miles. Ak. Consumer was traveling on the interstate about 70 mph, applied the brakes and enganged the clutch, experienced complete clutch failure. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer aware of problem, parts were replaced.

How does a hydraulic clutch work on a car?

A hydraulic clutch is a self-adjusting clutch. Since the friction material on the clutch plate will wear down over time, the hydraulic clutch will automatically adjust to compensate for this loss. If you aren’t comfortable with the point at which your clutch engages, you can easily adjust it by following the steps below.

First, locate the clutch master cylinder body. Follow the metal tubing coming from the rear of the clutch master cylinder body. It will turn into flexible hosing as it connects to the slave cylinder. Inside this piece is a seal, piston, rubber boot, push rod, locking nut, and adjustable nut.

Where is the pushrod on a hydraulic clutch?

Now that you have located the pushrod located inside the slave cylinder, you can use your wrench to adjust it. Turning the adjustable nut to make the push rod longer will give the clutch more time to engage, while turning the adjustable nut the opposite way to make the push rod shorter will shorten the length of time to engage.

What’s the best way to adjust a clutch?

Turning the adjustable nut to make the push rod longer will give the clutch more time to engage, while turning the adjustable nut the opposite way to make the push rod shorter will shorten the length of time to engage.