UGH..need advice/help.. not all the time but sometimes my clutch pedal sticks or is weak on the return just after the gear engages.. idk where to start? all my fluids are correct. and the clutch is new.. any ideas?!

 

change your clutch fluid to a synthetic high temp type. your old brown fluid has lost its ability to functoin properly at high temps (our cars run hot) particularly on hot days. be sure to bleed fluid thru entire system

 

+1 just change your fluids. I just did mine.

Just get a turkey baister and suck out the old clutch fluid. Refill up to the fill line with new fluid. Go in the cabin, pump the clutch pedal 20-30 times, then suck the fluid out again, and repeat 5 or 6 times.

Should clear right up. There is a thread on here from a while ago where someone documents the "mirky" colored fluid start to change color as he replaces the fluid through the suck & pump cycle (man that sounds bad).

 

Is there a full DIY to do this the right way?

 

Took it to dealer, they changed it under warranty.... 0 expense.

 

good deal..thanks guys..hopefully that'll do the trick!

 

so the dealer (like always) treated me like a POS and like i was 13 years old in my dads car.. supposibly its my clutch plates grabbing, then getting hot, then losing tension... and $205 for new fluid which they say wont help.. hmm.. is anyone elese's Infiniti dealership rude, inconsiderate, and aggrivating?!

 

Goose if this issue continues (and it may) I had this happen with my Z car
twice, the culprit is the hydraulic clutch unit. There's a plunger inside when
it gets worn it allows fluid to pass thus the weak pedal. Typical stealership
fix, replacing the fluid is a waste of time. You'd THINK they'd be aware of
this issue, it's not new and there's only one way to fix it....R&R!
Gary

 

Hate hate taking my car to the stealership, everytime i do it ends up getting scratched!

 

mine just started to get sticky a couple days ago. it feels like soda or something has spilled on it and feels sticky when i push or release the clutch. sometimes its hard for me to get out of first; i mostly rev high because i cant let out the clutch smoothly. i hate it

 

replacing fluid is not awaste of time. if done properly its helped many a member here and has been an end of problem fix for me. besides, it costs about 3 bucks and only takes 10min to completly flush system

 

If the clutch pedal is sticking or spongy or has poor returnablilty that is a hydraulic issue. Check the clutch master and ensure that there is a proper level. New clutch fluid is gold/lite brown kinda looks like fresh oil.

If the fluid is low then you might have a leak. Check inside underneath where the pedals are. With a light look at the firewall and look for running fluid. If the firewall is dry check check the slave cylinder which is near the transmission housing.

Bleeding fluid is actually an important part of the hydraulic system because brake fluid is hygroscopic. That means that brake fluid is designed to absorb moisture/water. That is the reason why the boiling point of the fluid lowers over time.

 

possibly but it could also be....
You may need to lube the mechanical linkage/pivot pins.