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VW Polo - "loose" when changing gears and slightly soft clutch?

Basq · 2009-07-12 16:05:00

For the last week or so (it seemed to happen suddenly), changing gears in my VW Polo feels quite loose (for example, there's little or no feedback going from 2nd to 3rd gear). It just feels a bit looser than it should! Also the clutch is slightly softer than it was. Could it simply be the clutch wearing down? Haven't been…

12-07-2009 5:05pm

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For the last week or so (it seemed to happen suddenly), changing gears in my VW Polo feels quite loose (for example, there's little or no feedback going from 2nd to 3rd gear). It just feels a bit looser than it should!

Also the clutch is slightly softer than it was. Could it simply be the clutch wearing down?

Haven't been doing anything strange recently. Topped up engine oil last weekend - that was the height of it.

Any idea what these could be the cause, or is it fairly self explanatory? I've to go to the mechanics this week anyways for this so odds are it'd be a fair bit of cash to get this all done!

Anything I should consider before bringing it in?

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