RandyAk

When I let the clutch out at idle it seems to drag on the engine. What causes this and how do I fix it?

Thanks,
Randy

ksti

I'm trying to decode your post, so the word "drag" leads to think your clutch is slipping, maybe a video?

RandyAk

No, I mean it feels like the clutch is partially engaging; transmission in neutral, start engine, let out clutch and it is grabbing. What would cause this?

kawazx636

iTrader: (3)

The clutch IS engaged with the flywheel if you have the pedal out and in neutral - It just isn't in a gear to turn.

SoCal4Running

There is "drag" when the transmission is in neutral. The input shaft is still spinning as well as a few bearings. When you let "out" the clutch in Neutral you will see a minor drop in rpm and then a recovery as the parts spin up.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

As the temperature drops the gear oil in the transmission gets thicker so the colder it is the more you notice it.

Being it is likely a 4x4 you also have the gear oil in the transfer case

It might be the wrong gear oil for the temperature.

I had one case where the gear oil was never changed and enough moisture from condensation that it froze now that was a fun one to figure out.