The clutch has become difficult to put in gear?

CUTENESS2379

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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and recently about a month the clutch has become difficult to put in gear(primarily first thing in the morning). I have checked the fluid level and that is fine. I have tried allowing the car to warm up in the morning for about 10min and that doesn't seem to work either. After driving the car for about 30 min it then becomes a little bit more easier but I don't believe a car this old should be having these kind of issues. What seems to be working is while the car is off I have to place in 1st or reverse first thing then start the car to just get out of the driveway. If you have any advise I would greatly appreciate it.

Monday, August 24th, 2009 AT 12:05 PM

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DOCFIXIT

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What you have described is a worn clutch or hydraulic problem. Have hydraulic system bleed see ig that helps. If not will need clutch. Is there50k or more mlies on car?

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Monday, August 24th, 2009 AT 12:21 PM

CUTENESS2379

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There are over 50k miles on the car and my commute to work is going over the mountain. So I know that places a lot of strain. I am not to sure what you mean by check ig?

I really appreciate that fast response and I will have a mechanic check on that

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Monday, August 24th, 2009 AT 12:52 PM

VEGADAN

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I have the same problem, I am sure it needs bleading but I cant get pressure in sys, there must be a trick to it because its not like bleading brakes, and these guys dont do much for help, just vauge answers

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 12:48 PM

DOCFIXIT

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There is no trick if no pressure then master cylinder is faulty. The only trick which is not a trick I learned it 45yrs ago. Put a tube on bleeder valve place other end in container of fluid open bleeder pump till all air is out.

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 AT 2:39 PM

MARY C BOONE

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Same thing going on with my car Driving down the road shifting into 5th and everything stops pulling. Gradually all stopped pulling now it does not pull at all what I need a whole clutch replacement and what is the difference between a clutch kit and just a clutch?

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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 AT 6:39 AM

KEN L

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Hi Mary,

The clutch kit included the pressure plate, disc and throw out bearing. It sounds like your clutch is worn out and needs replacement. Here is a video that will show you how the job is done so you know what you are paying for. It should cost about $1,300.00 parts and labor.

https://youtu.be/6N6b5F2ChyE

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 AT 7:03 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Mary,

Regarding your question, selling the vehicle really should be based on its condition and mileage. Keep this in mind, the money to repair it (if still in somewhat good condition) is much less than a new or newer vehicle. The car market is out of control. If you have to spend $1,500.00 to fix it, what can you purchase for that amount? In today's market, nothing that is worth having.

Let us know the condition and mileage of the vehicle. You may be better off fixing it. At least you know what you have.

Take care,

Joe

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Friday, September 2nd, 2022 AT 9:12 PM