Clutch survey

[Kal-El]

I'm on the original with no issues, 171,600 miles.

It's not so much about mileage but the ratio of city/highway, driving style, etc.
If you commute in gridlock an hour each way in Los Angeles, DC, or Manhatten, your clutch is going to have a relatively short life.

On the other hand, we've seen Yaris's go 300, 350K on the original clutch with like 80% highway driving.

[Rigaud]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

I'm on the original with no issues, 171,600 miles.

It's not so much about mileage but the ratio of city/highway, driving style, etc.
If you commute in gridlock an hour each way in Los Angeles, DC, or Manhatten, your clutch is going to have a relatively short life.

On the other hand, we've seen Yaris's go 300, 350K on the original clutch with like 80% highway driving.

Very good point.

Half the time, I don't even use the clutch while getting up to speed on the highway.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Rigaud

Very good point.

Half the time, I don't even use the clutch while getting up to speed on the highway.

I'm confused. You don't use the clutch to get up to speed on the highway? Well what exactly do you do?

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

I'm confused. You don't use the clutch to get up to speed on the highway? Well what exactly do you do?

It is possible, if you know where the sweet spot is, to shift without needing to clutch it.


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[SirDigby]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

It is possible, if you know where the sweet spot is, to shift without needing to clutch it.


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yes it's possible, but it is very hard on the edges of the gear teeth in the transaxle. it can cause issues with carrier bearings and thrust washers. I recommend only doing this...never. use your clutch. it's much cheaper than a trans.
same thing with using transmission as a engine brake, sure it will bog the engine causing friction resistance and slowing of the vehicle, but brake pads cost $60 where a worn out transaxle costs....much more

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by SirDigby

same thing with using transmission as a engine brake, sure it will bog the engine causing friction resistance and slowing of the vehicle, but brake pads cost $60 where a worn out transaxle costs....much more

For daily driving, sure. For performance applications, you can't beat the combo of brakes + engine deceleration. There's no way I'm going to clutch in while setting up for a hard corner. =)