clutch change interval - Toyota Yaris Forums

goofy gorilla · 10-09-2011, 03:00 AM

hi guys new to this forum and new to toyotas...anyway i have a question..- if a toyota yaris 1.4 d4d 2003 plate diesel car has about 140 k on the clock and is a one owner full service history with toyota...will it still have the original clutch or do you think it has been changed....?...i could ring the dealer but need to know asap as the car may be sold by the time i get in touch with toyota..lol

mazilla · 10-09-2011, 06:52 AM

I just changed my clutch last week, the original had about 470,000 miles on it.

goofy gorilla · 10-09-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mazilla

I just changed my clutch last week, the original had about 470,000 miles on it.

you have to be joking right ?...cant see any car specially a yaris with that kind of mileage before the clutch went..

mazilla · 10-09-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by goofy gorilla

you have to be joking right ?...cant see any car specially a yaris with that kind of mileage before the clutch went..

Not joking, it's not a rare occurrence.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36595

eseibel67 · 10-10-2011, 10:51 AM

Can't go by the mileage or the calender on this one. Clutch longevity is all about the driver and use of the car.

A highway driven car with a good driver might not ever need the clutch to be replaced.

On the other hand, a clutch can be fried in minutes if you know how. Drag racing is really bad for a clutch. Beginners and drivers that are afraid to fully engage the clutch quickly at each start will also shorten it's life sigificantly.

bronsin · 10-11-2011, 08:46 PM

Theres no way of knowing whether or not its changed just by the mileage on the car. Practically its sort of irrelavant as the clutch either works or it doesnt regardless of whether or not its origional.

Good luck with the purchase and tell us what happens!

10-09-2011, 03:00 AM	#1
goofy gorilla Drives: toyota yaris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: uk, behind the bike sheds Posts: 2	clutch change interval hi guys new to this forum and new to toyotas...anyway i have a question..- if a toyota yaris 1.4 d4d 2003 plate diesel car has about 140 k on the clock and is a one owner full service history with toyota...will it still have the original clutch or do you think it has been changed....?...i could ring the dealer but need to know asap as the car may be sold by the time i get in touch with toyota..lol

10-09-2011, 06:52 AM	#2
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	I just changed my clutch last week, the original had about 470,000 miles on it. __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

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10-10-2011, 10:51 AM	#5
eseibel67 Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Can't go by the mileage or the calender on this one. Clutch longevity is all about the driver and use of the car. A highway driven car with a good driver might not ever need the clutch to be replaced. On the other hand, a clutch can be fried in minutes if you know how. Drag racing is really bad for a clutch. Beginners and drivers that are afraid to fully engage the clutch quickly at each start will also shorten it's life sigificantly.

10-11-2011, 08:46 PM	#6
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Theres no way of knowing whether or not its changed just by the mileage on the car. Practically its sort of irrelavant as the clutch either works or it doesnt regardless of whether or not its origional. Good luck with the purchase and tell us what happens!