Summer Is Almost Here: 5 Reasons To Service Your Clutch

Australian summers can wreak havoc on your car. That is especially true where the clutch is concerned. Unfortunately, a lot of people overlook their clutch until there is a problem. That is not the best way to handle automotive maintenance.

If you plan to take some road trips this summer, now is the time to get your car road-ready. One way to do that is to get your clutch serviced. If you are not sure you need to worry about that yet, read the list below. Find five compelling reasons to service your clutch before you take off on vacation. 

1. Ensure Optimal Performance

If you want to take a road trip this summer, your car should be in peak condition. That is where clutch service comes into the picture.

The clutch is an important part of your vehicle's transmission system. Wear and tear can cause the clutch to wear out. That is especially true where summer temperatures are concerned. Overheating can result in reduced performance. By servicing your clutch before summer, you can ensure that your vehicle is road-ready.

2. Increase Vehicle Safety

When you drive, you share the road with other motorists. Not only that, you carry passengers in your vehicle. That can include friends and family members. Because of that, you want to make sure that your vehicle can get you from point A to point B safely.

One way to ensure that is to get your clutch serviced before you take off on vacation this summer. A worn-out clutch can cause jerky gear shifts and loss of power while driving. These issues can create driving hazards for you. When you get your clutch serviced, you can ensure vehicle safety. 

3. Improve Fuel Efficiency

Petrol prices are going through the roof. The last thing you want is to get poor mileage during your next road trip. Unfortunately, that can happen if you do not service your clutch before you take off on vacation.

A malfunctioning clutch can affect your vehicle's fuel efficiency. With a worn-out clutch, the engine has to work harder. And, when your engine works harder, it consumes more fuel. That is where clutch service becomes so beneficial. Servicing your clutch before summer ensures maximum transmission performance and peak fuel efficiency. That means you will spend less on fuel costs during your next road trip.

4. Reduce Shift Problems

Your clutch can cause a lot of problems when it does not work right. Some of those problems can include difficulty shifting, grinding sounds and burning odors. Those types of problems can make your road trip less enjoyable. Unfortunately, those clutch problems can also lead to costly repairs.

Under extreme conditions, those problems can leave you stranded on the side of the road. If you are travelling through the outback this summer, the last thing you want is to get stranded on the side of the road. You can avoid the risk by servicing your clutch before you leave on vacation.

5. Extend Clutch Life

Vehicle costs continue to rise. You want to protect your investment for as long as possible. One way to do that is to follow the service schedule for your vehicle. Your clutch is part of that service schedule. Routine servicing can extend the life of your clutch. That means you will not need to replace it quite so soon. If your vehicle is still under warranty, servicing your clutch will help you avoid problems with that protection.

Ensure an enjoyable summer vacation. Before you take off on your road trip, stop by our shop. We can service your clutch so you can avoid breakdowns.