tC_Performance

I'm not sure if I need a new clutch for my 05' tC it's just slipping when I floor it...like it wont grab it will even drag out my 5th gear going 45mph from 3000-6000rpm's in like 5 sec's and no I'm not super accelerating haha. If I can still shift does it just need to be adjusted if so where do I go and how much will it cost? Thanks!

-Josh

Sciond

gonna move it so you get more help

WeDriveScions

AT minimum it needs adjustment, but you're probably lookin' at a new clutch.... just upgrade the clutch/flywheel while you're at it... it'll be pricey though...

mattvs

45 is still third gear, why are you putting it in 5th?


and if you haven't done anything stupid to the car, the repairs will be under warranty if you need them, just go to the dealership.

WeDriveScions

Clutch = Warranty???? nope... only in RARE RARE cases... it's a highly wearable part that people can toast in a matter of days if they really wanted to...

Very few warranty claims in regards to clutch slipping ever get through.

tC_Performance

well the only reason I was in 5th goin 45 was to save gas but, its just the fact that its not accelerating slowly...it is dragging out the rpm's and not accelerating. Is it ok to drive normally for awhile?

WeDriveScions

I wouldn't think you could hurt anything too much more than it is by driving it gently for a while... if you hammer it though, you'll be pushing RPMs and loading you engine while the clutch is slipping... I would get it at least checked out pretty soon though.

SquallLHeart

recommended shift point according to manual is 45 for 5th gear... if you're accelerating a bit though.. yeah.. of course i would shift later.

i usually shift at 45 or when it reaches 2500rpm in 4th before i shift into 5th.. saves gas.. but yeah.. that's if i'm just cruising.

yamaha16bw

Yeah I almost always shift into 5th at 45 mph.

xnevergiveinx

i wait till i'm hitting at least 50 rpm to shift into 5th.
and then when i'm at highway speeds and it give it gas, my shifter vibrates in 5th. but for some reason the 2 techs that drove my car couldn't reproduce this...
i'm going to a different dealership soon

AROQ

I think I'm having the same problem too. My acceleration stops after 4000 rpms.

Is there such a thing as clutch adjustment? Is it likely that I will need a new clutch?