2003 BMW 525i Shudder

2003 BMW 525I
94,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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IJMLACH
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Is my clutch gone? Car sometimes shudders when going from first to second gear. Going uphill transitioning to second gear, will shudder. I do not seem to have clutch slip in higher gears. From a stop, car accelerates in first gear with little or no shudder. When downshifting from third to second at moderate rpm (3000) I may also get the shudder? Is clutch ready to be changed? Possible oil contamination on clutch?
Oct 29, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Is it the original clutch? If so it may be that time. You may wish to get a live opinion, cyberspace does not allow the luxury of a test drive.
Oct 29, 2009 at 11:31 PM