[damion097]

I've been searching for the answer for quite some time but everything I find points to an automatic car. My car is no longer under warranty so bringing to the dealership is out of the question unless I know why I'm bringing it there.

The problem is recently, about 4 days ago. I noticed when accelerating heavily the rpms jumped about 2k rpms before the car begun to gain speed. Originally it was only noticeable when pushing the pedal about 75% or greater.

After driving today I noticed the rpms increase slightly more, about 2500 rpm, before accelerating. It also does this with light pressure on the gas pedal.

Its a 2007 328xi Manual Transmission. The clutch was changed about 10k miles ago as well as a tune up about 5k miles ago.

[robthewrench]

You're not going to like my guess. Your clutch is slipping.

[David0ff]

Originally Posted by robthewrench

You're not going to like my guess. Your clutch is slipping.

+1

[Three_thirty_I]

That's the only thing that seems to be plausible unfortunately.

[puppydax]

Clutch slippage. Sounds like the clutch is bad, or the release bearing was installed in the wrong position.

[damion097]

Yeah thanks guys it is the clutch for sure. I noticed today the car doesn't even stall unless I stop the car myself. Guess ill have to change my clutch again.

[puppydax]

Also, just make note that your release bearing is being installed in the correct position. There's a high and low position. I believe US cars use the low position. Not sure why, but I read of premature clutch slippage from US cars using the high setting for the release bearing.