That's true, but they wear out based on usage, not crappy driving
habits! <bg> I've seen very few drivers who can clutch heavy loads
correctly that are not big rig drivers... And the clutches in must
small SUVs are just not made to take that kind of usage.

But, worse than clutches on automatics is fluid breakdown, and
overheating. Most automatics die because owners abused them (towing
without selecting towing mode if there is one, towing too fast, too
hard...; and failing to change the tranny fluid on a regular basis.)

On 29 Jan 2005 11:13:54 -0800, wrote:

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>Actually automatic trannies do have clutches that wear out
>
>Matt