Here goes...

Lately, when attempting to downshift I'm having to multi-pump my clutch pedal in order to downshift. Here's some specifics:

94,000 miles
'04
Clutch works free and easy when the engine is not on.
No recent work besides an oil change a few months ago.
Upshifts seem to work fine.
This happens reliably when I downshift, sometimes when putting the car into reverse I can either 'force' it or pump the clutch pedal.
The clutch pedal has about 50% play before it engages normally.
Sometimes when moving the gears around first to third the tranny will clunk as the car gets into gear. Anytime I'm forced to multi-pump first, if I don't the gear will clunk into place.
No weird sounds going on any other time. All other driving seems normal.

I'd love to hear that this is a fluid thing but I morbidly expect it to be much worse.

Thanks for your help.

 

clean the reservoir. flush your clutch fluid.

report back.

 

Thanks for your help. I think you're on it.

Fluid was low and dirty.

I refilled the reservoir and pumped the hell out of the pedal. I don't have a lift to get under the car. Clutch worked very well until I was out on the highway. I could feel the pedal get soft again. I can't see any signs of leakage and the level is staying the same.

I googled this and flushing looks pretty easy. I'm guessing the flush will do the trick but should I be considering a new clutch ($$$) after 94k? I'd ask the dealer but he'd just say HELL YES.

 

the googled:

http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread...ods-amp-repairs

http://www.ehow.com/video_4977111_troubles...ars-clutch.html

best help here: (pretty much my issue)
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oggi9_LJ2n8 [/media]

 

clean out the reservoir and flush the clutch fluid.

report back.