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Stiff clutch pedal?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bombagee, Dec 16, 2016.

  1. Dec 16, 2016 at 7:04 PM
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    Bombagee

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    Now that it's colder, just wondering if it's normal that the clutch is stiff to push until it warms up? I just find it strange that it would do that as I've had other vehicles that don't do that in the winter.
     
  2. Dec 16, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    Bombagee

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    My old Mazda b2200 used to do that, but all my newer standard vehicles haven't done it.
     
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    i would think so i find it the same on my 01 now that its winter not only that but same with transfer cases i find mine is freezing up and not* engaging when i want it to
     
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    Hmm mine has been normal
    Then again it's due to being at night in garage
     
  5. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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    Same stiff, -7 here this mornin
     
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    Stiff here as well... anytime its under say 35F .. I've had the pedal stick at the floor a few times as well. I know that ain't good.....
     
  8. Dec 17, 2016 at 1:02 PM
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    My truck has the misfortune of parking outside. Anytime it dips below 40 *F I get the stiff/sticky clutch. The colder the worse it is (like 10 *F mornings). Goes away pretty quick so it hasn't bothered me too much. First manual I have ever owned that did this.
     
  9. Dec 17, 2016 at 1:13 PM
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    The clutch on all my cars were stiffer during the cold months. The oil is just thicker I believe.
     
  10. Dec 17, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    I've had some get stiff, but none with the delayed pedal return like the Taco. Small price to pay to have 3 pedals.:cheers:
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2016 at 3:26 PM
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    Yes, significantly so when its very cold. Yesterday was -10F and the clutch was quite hard to push and also slow to return.
     
  13. Dec 17, 2016 at 3:34 PM
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    Yep. My taco is a week old and has very sluggish clutch movement on anything below freezing temps. Its a little odd, but doesn't take but a few minutes to normalize. And it doesn't seem to affect gear engagement.

    Has anyone tried to fix this problem with a fluid change? I know some ppl have swapped in SS clutch lines. Maybe I will try that at the same time as a fluid change..
     

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