Audi 80 Quiz
Clutch

Clutch Service Life

In this manual: Clutch
Technical Description — 39Engines — 41Exhaust System — 13Cooling System — 28Fuel tank and fuel pump — 12Air Filter and Intake Ducts — 13Mono-Motronic Injection System — 18Digifant Injection System — 19KE-III-Jetronic Injection System — 35MPI and MPFI Injection Systems — 32Clutch — 11Transmission and Driveline — 21Suspension and Steering — 33Brake System — 41Anti-lock brake system — 8Wheels and Tires — 13Body Electrical System — 35Ignition System — 24Lighting — 14Signaling Devices — 7Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment — 54Heating and Ventilation — 7Body Components — 18Troubleshooting — 6Specifications — 13
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As already mentioned in the Operating Principle subsection, each clutch engagement causes the friction linings of the driven plate to rub against the mating friction surfaces, generating heat. Wear is particularly accelerated by starting off at high engine speed (so-called "hard start"), starting off in second gear, "cheating" at intersections in second or third gear with the clutch pedal partially depressed, or "balancing" on an incline.

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