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First week clutch problems.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewTruckerJose, Apr 28, 2018.

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  1. Apr 28, 2018 #11
    NewTruckerJose

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    So, my 2nd should be ok to take off unloaded?
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2018 #12
    RET423

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    Use whatever gear will need minimum clutch slipping and zero throttle application until the clutch is fully engaged.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2018 #13
    NewTruckerJose

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    Ok cool!! Thank you guys so much!!
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2018 #14
    NewTruckerJose

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    Last question, if I’m in a big incline do I start in Lo? If fully loaded.
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2018 #15
    Diesel Dave

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    Definitely YES ......
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2018 #16
    NewTruckerJose

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    Ok great thanks
     
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  9. Apr 28, 2018 #17
    Diesel Dave

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    I always start of on “1st” gear empty or loaded like I mentioned before. I just go thru the low gears fast. You will get more life out of the clutch the less it’s working. But I own my truck. Most company drivers couldn’t care less of any wear.
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2018 #18
    NewTruckerJose

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    That’s great advice. I want to own my own truck soon so I want to get into good driving habits. Thank you.
     
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  11. Apr 28, 2018 #19
    Brandt

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    You start out in 1 gear if loaded maybe 4 if empty. You start out in the gear you can get rolling at idle. The engine has enough torque at idle to pull. You don't slip it like in a car.

    I would also say at 900,000+ miles the clutch was probably already shot anyway. They last about 500,000 I would say, some more and some less.
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2018 #20
    NewTruckerJose

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    I thinks that’s my problem, I learned to drive in a manual tranny. So slippin the clutch comes natural to me
     
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