Clutch or gear oil

Tiny
T.J. WILSEY
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  • 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT
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  • 100,000 MILES
I was driving on the highway when in fifth gear I started to lose speed I had the gas pedal down and still was losing speed. I was able to change gears but it didn't do anything. I don't know much about cars so sorry if this doesn't make sense. Ask me question I will answer to the best of my ability.
Saturday, December 28th, 2019 AT 11:03 AM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

Does the engine rev up when you push the gas?

It sounds like you have a clutch that is slipping.

Do you have a hard time putting it in gear from a stop?

Roy
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Saturday, December 28th, 2019 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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I push in the clutch and it starts just fine it will go between gears with no issue but when I go to release the clutch nothing the car stays running but won't move if I press the gas it revs up it started on the highway I was in fifth and I started to lose speed I made it home a good 35 miles after issue started, but it wasn't the easiest thing to do. I had to switch gears with gas down and could not come to a complete stop it was basically over. The car been sitting since. I have had people look at it and nobody for sure gives me an answer, but some say clutch others say clutch master cylinder. Somebody else says I probably just need gear oil. I'm not the best when it comes to cars. I'm learning as I go. All the help will be greatly appreciated.
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Saturday, December 28th, 2019 AT 8:09 PM
Tiny
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The master uses brake fluid.

The trans-axle uses gear oil.

It does sound like your clutch is slipping.

Roy
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Sunday, December 29th, 2019 AT 2:51 AM
Tiny
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I found a video for you of the clutch replacement procedures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N6b5F2ChyE

Roy
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Sunday, December 29th, 2019 AT 5:34 AM
Tiny
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I watched the video and first off I never knew that it took that much work to fix a car let alone only one part of a car. Not only am I new in the world of fixing cars but I don't get all the tools I would need for this advanced work. I'm stuck in a jam because I just checked the gear oil good not low. Master cylinder good. So what the clutch and I can't fix the clutch with what little knowledge I have. So shop they want way too much money. So what do I do junk this baby? I can't do that because some of the parts I got on there I got from my friend who passed away last month (RIP Bobby). So any ideas how to get this fixed without losing an arm and a leg?
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Sunday, December 29th, 2019 AT 11:07 AM
Tiny
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You can call and shop around. I would call local shops and see if they would help with pricing. Many local shops will be cheaper and they could finance the job as well for you.

Roy
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Sunday, December 29th, 2019 AT 11:23 AM

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