| Will stalling my car too much break the clutch?

Will stalling my car too much break the clutch?

Fasf F asked:


I’m learning to drive a manual but I know I can’t get through it without stalling many times, will this permanently damage my clutch or my car?

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6 Responses to “Will stalling my car too much break the clutch?”

  1. David C on March 24th, 2009 10:50 am

    Have a little more confidence in your learning curve!
    You may stall a few times to start with but unless you are a complete klutz you will soon be able to pull away with stalling.

    Modern clutch plates are pretty tough so unless you are learning in an old car with high mileage you won’t do any lasting harm.

  2. David L on March 25th, 2009 1:14 am

    Just learn how to feather the clutch when you are starting out. Give the engine gas while you slowly let out the clutch.

  3. ky509 on March 25th, 2009 6:54 am

    Not really. Todays clutches are tough and can take a lot of punsihment. Just concentrated on being smooth with the clutch and gas it will come to you before you know itand you`ll be a master at it.

  4. mischugenah on March 26th, 2009 5:55 am

    No, but you can break the engine mounts if you do it too much(I did, not a good idea). However, ‘too much’ takes a LOT of work. Don’t worry about it, just keep trying. Remember: make sure there is sufficient gas, and don’t freak out and lift your foot off the pedal when you start to move, that’s the most common cause of stalling.

  5. diesel boy on March 26th, 2009 6:45 am

    as a diesel mechanic i can say NO your clutch will hold up just don’t burn it this is caused by giving it to much gas and jumping the clutch that will burn it down- the clutch it meshed with a flywheel and if the clutch is burnt out the flywheel will not turn because they will not touch and this will cause your engine to fail it will not start !! - but regular stalling of any vehicle will not burn your clutch so you should not have anything to worry about .

  6. solvent on March 28th, 2009 9:43 am

    Many/most learners experienced that car stalling occasions. There wear on the clutch can be a little more than normal, but nothing to scare you

    Those who drive with screeching acceleration when the stop light changed to green, are the ones permanently damaging their clutch for eraly replacement