A clutch pedal that feels spongy and low, similar to a hydraulic brake fault, on a car with a hydraulic clutch suggests
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Correct answer to question 135 (Auto & Shop Information): air trapped in the clutch hydraulic line
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Just as with brakes, a hydraulic clutch relies on incompressible fluid; trapped air compresses under pedal pressure and produces a soft, spongy pedal feel.
Updated: November 2026
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