Do some oils result in the clutch slipping?

• First check your clutch adjustment. • One of the most likely cause of a slipping clutch is the use of EC (Energy Conserving) rated oil. Stop using it. It may take several oil changes before you experience fewer problems. • If you did not have a slipping clutch before changing the oil, and you now have a slipping clutch, look closely at the new oil you have used, and consider changing it to something else. • See the section about EC Rating and the Synthetic Debate. • If you have had a slipping clutch for a long time, you may need to replace the clutch. As far as waiting for destruction goes, its unlikely the clutch failure will damage anything else. However if it goes suddenly you may be left stranded and worst of all you may suddenly loose drive. If this is during a wet corner, it will be unpleasant to say the least. • If it still slips AFTER you change the oil and are sure the clutch is adjusted properly, THEN look into replacing the clutch pack. Though you might be able to get ...  more