This happens when the clutch plates do not provide enough friction and the transmission speed fails to match the engine speed because of the power loss of the worn-out clutch. A slipping clutch can cause a drastic drop in acceleration. Further, it affects the fuel economy of the vehicle too.

Does the clutch make you go faster?

Moreover, slipping the clutch does not make your car accelerate faster but in turn, only slows you down. This is because the transmission is not getting the full amount of power processed out by the engine due to incomplete clutch engagement.

What are the symptoms of a bad clutch?