if the clutch pedal is soft an won't let the the tranny go into gear then that means time for a new clutch IF it wont go into gear its the pressure plate. It it slips under hard acceleration (engine revs and car doesnt speed up) the plate it worn out. Either requires replacement of both. Get a Kit
Clutch is either misadjusted or needs to be replaced.
cant its hydraulic if the clutch slips its time for a new 1
You probobly need to replace the clutch.
If the clutch slips when not engaged. (Plates worn)If the clutch rattles when disengaged. (Bearing, basket issue)Acrid burning smell at speed when accelerating (Indicates the clutch is slipping at speed).
when it slips or grinds
2 symptoms depending on what has worn: 1. The clutch itself. Engine revs under high load, the clutch slips. Take off in 2nd gear, let clutch right out and hit accelerator. 2. The disengage point sinks lower and lower. If you have a hydraulic clutch, a seal is leaking.
NO FREE PLAY AT TOP POSITION - CLUTCH SLIPS AND VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE TOO MUCH FREE PLAY AT BOTTOM - VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT CLUTCH DOES NOT RELEASE
The clutch may be slipping
Generally, the clutch slips because it has become worn, either through time or abuse or both, or the cable is binding or damaged.
If it's a hydraulic clutch there isn't an adjustment. Just make sure the fluid is up. If it still slips or won't disengage you probably need to replace the clutch.
The driver applies or releases pressure on the clutch to move the car a little or to hold the car in one place on a hill. It's called slipping because the clutch plate slips against the flywheel. This is not good for the clutch.