Clutch slipping

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Heckle

I have a 2004 Elantra GT and since I started using the ac this summer I
noticed my clutch slipping. I only have 28,000 miles and most of that is
highway so i cant imagine its worn out. Would the clutch still be covered
under the warranty even though its a wearable item?
Thanks
Bob
 
The clutch would be covered only if the dealer can find some sort of
defect. If it's slipping, the chances of this are very low.

I'm a little curious how the A/C usage allows you to better notice clutch
slippage. I'm not trying to be critical, but your statement makes me
wonder whether your clutch is slipping or there may be some other issue.
I've seen some worn out at that mileage, but it's very rare.
 
When the ac is on I canb feel and see the revs go up but the car doesnt
pickup like it should. If I turn the ac off then there is no revs when
accelerating and it grabs fine.
Bob
 
I'd take it to have it checked -- maybe even take someone at the dealer on
a road test. I can't think of any reason why the a/c would cause
additional revving with the clutch pedal out. You describe it like a
slipping clutch (and certainly that's a possibility), but the
circumstances cause me doubt.
 
I have a 2004 Elantra GT and since I started using the ac this
summer I
noticed my clutch slipping. I only have 28,000 miles and most
of that is
highway so i cant imagine its worn out. Would the clutch still
be covered
under the warranty even though its a wearable item?
Thanks
Bob
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I would doubt it is the clutch. The A/C puts added strain on the
engine, so you lose the power you have without the A/C on. so it takes
more gas and a higher RPM to move your car. and with a smaller engine
the % of HP used by your A/C is bigger so you feel more lag, which can
feel like ’Slipping’. if it is your clutch that is slipping you should
beable to recreate it by revving high in any given gear with or w/o
the A/C on
 
xmirage2kx said:
I would doubt it is the clutch. The A/C puts added strain on the
engine, so you lose the power you have without the A/C on. so it takes
more gas and a higher RPM to move your car.
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While that's true to an extent with an automatic, with a manual
transmission, rpms will be the same at a given speed, regardless whether
the A/C is on or not. There is a direct connection between the engine
and the wheels, so the only way that the rpms can increase without the
car's speed increasing is if the clutch slips or the wheels spin.
 
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