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Originally Posted by Devil Z
I've heard friends say they were riding the clutch which led to wearing down the transmission, but what does it exactly mean??
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Continually "riding" the clutch (letting it in or out very slowly such that the it is only partially engaged) wears down the clutch surface. As it wears down, the amount of friction it can generate decreases and the clutch may start to slip while engaged or have trouble engaging.
Your transmission is connected to your engine by the clutch plate and the flywheel, think of it like two plates being pushed together.
Here is a nice article explaining clutches and transmissions.
HowStuffWorks "Fly Wheels, Clutch Plates and Friction"