The clutch is an important component of the automotive power system, especially for vehicles with manual transmission. It is responsible for cutting and connecting the power and engine. When driving on urban roads or complex road sections, the clutch has become one of the most frequently used components, and the quality of clutch application directly reflects the level of driving proficiency. The correct use of the clutch and mastering its principles to solve problems in special situations is something that every car enthusiast driving a manual transmission model should master.
The so-called clutch, as the name suggests, refers to the use of "separation" and "combination" to transmit an appropriate amount of power. The clutch is composed of automotive clutch accessories such as friction plates, spring plates, pressure plates, and power output shafts. Generally speaking, the clutch plays a role when the vehicle starts and shifts gears. At this time, there is a speed difference between the first and second shafts of the gearbox. The engine power must be cut off from the first shaft in order for the synchronizer to keep the speed of the first shaft in sync with the second shaft. After shifting gears, the clutch combines the first shaft with the engine power, allowing power to continue to be transmitted.
Novice drivers may experience some operational errors when driving a car. As a beginner, due to unfamiliarity in driving skills, it is difficult to coordinate the oil separation well, resulting in some harmful clutch operation methods during use, and most of these situations occur during semi linkage. To effectively protect the clutch, it is necessary to avoid being in a semi linked state for a long time. Some beginners, when they first hit the road, are nervous and have poor coordination between the fuel and clutch. They are afraid of stalling and extinguishing the car when starting, so they inflate the accelerator while the clutch is pressed very low, and do not fully lift it for half a day to achieve full linkage.
The clutch is subject to Sliding friction during the whole process of starting the car. This long-term Sliding friction will also damage the clutch and its accessories. I always like to put my left foot on the clutch pedal when driving, which leads to unconsciously pressing down the clutch pedal and causing the vehicle to be in a semi linked state for a long time. All of these operations will accelerate the wear of the clutch plates, causing losses to the vehicle's power and economy.
So beginners should pay special attention to clutch issues when driving, and also have a good grasp of some operational skills. It can be said that the key to transitioning from a novice to a mature driver is the mastery of the car's clutch.