Glossary / Engine

clutches

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A clutch is a part of a car that helps change gears. In racing, clutches can wear out quickly because they are used a lot during fast driving.

Technical Definition

Clutches are crucial components in vehicles that engage and disengage the engine from the transmission, allowing for smooth gear changes. In racing, they endure significant wear due to high-performance demands.

Hear It Discussed

"No, it's more likely that your torque converter and your clutches are cooked"
#2644: Who's the Bigger Slob? The Best of Car Talk 20:14

"[2032.7s] So and the reason is really just durability and reliability [2037.7s] because adding that feature with clutches [2039.6s] or designing it in a compact way"
Is This Engine Rumor A HOAX? What's The Perfect Truck Engine? | Ep. 324 TFL Talkin' Trucks 33:57

"...the same tools the same work for the same mindset of doing clutches for a day then you're doing time belts for a day then you're doing swivel hubs for a day."
152: Building a Lamborghini Gallardo into a WTAC Weapon Tuned In 23:58