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Slipping Clutch in Suzuki Khyber
Some Suzuki Khyber owners report experiencing a slipping clutch, where the engine revs higher than usual without a corresponding increase in speed. What causes a slipping clutch, and what maintenance steps o r replacements can be done to fix this issue?
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Gari Specialist asked on 12 Apr 2025 13:49:10 pm


A slipping clutch occurs when the clutch disc fails to fully engage, resulting in the engine revving higher without a corresponding increase in speed. This can lead to poor acceleration and overheating of the transmission.
Potential Causes:
Worn-out clutch plates: Over time, the friction material on the clutch plates wears down, leading to a failure in engaging the engine and the transmission properly.
Oil contamination: If oil leaks onto the clutch components, it can cause the clutch to slip. This is often due to a leaking rear main seal o r a leaking slave cylinder.
Improper clutch adjustment: If the clutch pedal is not properly adjusted, it may not engage fully, leading to slipping.
Solutions:
Clutch replacement: Replace the clutch plates and pressure plate if they are worn out. Its a good idea to replace the entire clutch kit clutch disc, pressure plate, and release bearing for optimal performance.
Address oil leaks: If there is an oil leak, repair it before replacing the clutch to avoid contamination of the new clutch components.
Clutch pedal adjustment: Have the clutch pedal adjusted to the correct specifications, ensuring the clutch engages properly.
Potential Causes:
Worn-out clutch plates: Over time, the friction material on the clutch plates wears down, leading to a failure in engaging the engine and the transmission properly.
Oil contamination: If oil leaks onto the clutch components, it can cause the clutch to slip. This is often due to a leaking rear main seal o r a leaking slave cylinder.
Improper clutch adjustment: If the clutch pedal is not properly adjusted, it may not engage fully, leading to slipping.
Solutions:
Clutch replacement: Replace the clutch plates and pressure plate if they are worn out. Its a good idea to replace the entire clutch kit clutch disc, pressure plate, and release bearing for optimal performance.
Address oil leaks: If there is an oil leak, repair it before replacing the clutch to avoid contamination of the new clutch components.
Clutch pedal adjustment: Have the clutch pedal adjusted to the correct specifications, ensuring the clutch engages properly.