2006 Kia Cerato Clutch

Tiny
TRAILING
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  • 2006 KIA CERATO
  • 141,672 MILES
Towards the end of some gear changes, clutch feels "rough " and there is a noise/vibration from the rear passenger side of the back of the car sometimes. Sometimes it stalls easily. Problem seems to be a bit intermittent, some gear changes much better than others. Gear changes used to be a lot smoother! Had a fule pump replaced last week, it has not been serviced for 20,000km was low on oil last week, and I tend to ride the clutch with the accelerator a lot, with very aggressive driving for 8-10 hours a day. Since this problem has surfaced in the last few days I have been trying very hard not to rie the accelerator while the clutch is being released, which is hard because the its a fast and sudden release point on the clutch, but that seems to have helped. Am concerned the clutch or gearbox needs work or replacement, but trying to make it last a few more weeks. Should I get it looked at straightaway by mechanic and avoid another tow, or is it more likely to be something annoying but minor I can keep going with for another week or three?
Saturday, November 16th, 2013 AT 7:17 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
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Your driving habit points to a bad clutch bearing. With engine running, slightly depress the clutch pedal and note if any abnormal noises are emitted, if yes, the clutch bearing is bad.
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Sunday, November 17th, 2013 AT 1:20 AM

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