Working principle of the clutch
The clutch is located in the flywheel housing between the engine and the gearbox. The clutch assembly is fixed to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws. The output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the gearbox.
During the driving process of the car, the driver can step on or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate and gradually engage the engine and the gearbox to cut off or transmit the power input from the engine to the transmission.
We compare the engine to a high-speed rotating gear and the transmission system or tire of the car to a stationary gear. Only when the two gears are combined will the car move.
Common sense for clutch maintenance
Check the clutch wear regularly
The degree of clutch wear will affect its service life and performance. The driver should check the clutch wear regularly. If the wear is serious, it should be replaced in time.
Avoid long-term semi-clutch driving
Long-term semi-clutch driving will cause excessive wear of the clutch plate and shorten its service life. The driver should try to avoid long-term semi-clutch driving.
Avoid sudden accelerator and sudden brake
Sudden accelerator and sudden brake will cause the clutch plate to wear more and affect its service life. The driver should maintain a smooth acceleration and deceleration process.
Reasonable use of brakes
Frequent short-distance braking will cause the clutch plate to wear more severely. Drivers should use the brakes reasonably and avoid frequent short-distance braking.
