Mechanic using socket wrench on engine of car

Schedule Clutch Replacement in Grand Junction, CO

If you own a vehicle that uses manual transmission, there is a chance that your vehicle’s clutch may be nearing the end of its tenure if it has 40,000 miles or more on the odometer.  Are you wondering how to tell when your clutch will need to be replaced? Continue reading below to learn 5 signs that it’s time for a new clutch and go through how to schedule a service appointment at Carville’s Auto Mart in Grand Junction, CO!

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Video: Off-Road Exploring in the Grand Mesa National Forest

Here at Carville’s Auto Mart, we love off-road exploring. We carry a vast inventory of vehicles that provide capable performance when trekking through off-road terrains, like used Toyota Tacoma and Tundra 4×4 trucks, 4×4 Ford F-150 and RAM 1500 trucks, Trail-Rated 4×4 Jeep SUVs and many other off-road-ready vehicles. Are you interested in learning about off-roading trails in our Grand Junction, Colorado backyard? Check out a video from Scenic City Adventures on YouTube titled “Big Rocks & Tight Trails // Exploring Grand Mesa Colorado”.

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Man resting hand on gear shifter of manual vehicle

Signs that Your Vehicle’s Clutch is Going Out

When you own a manual vehicle, one of the biggest services you may need is a clutch replacement. The clutch is essential for driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, as it controls the connection between the shaft that runs the engine and the shafts that turn the wheels. The clutch is used to disconnect the flow of power from the transmission without killing the engine, and the clutch helps discontinue the power flow to the transmission while shifting gears. Are you interested in learning a few signs that indicate when your clutch needs to be replaced? Continue reading below on our Carville’s Auto Mart blog!

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