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      11-03-2022, 12:28 AM   #1
germ
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Drives: 2008 135i convertible
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CA

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Clutch end of life?

2008 135i, 119k, 6MT (obviously).

The clutch has not been feeling smooth for a while, especially when pushing it. But since a week or so, I feel a burning smell after and during normal local roads driving.

Questions for the community:
1. Is burning smell a typical warning sign that the clutch has reached end-of-life?
2. How long are clutches supposed to last in this model?
3. What does a clutch "replacement" include? I see various clutch components available on many BMW online parts stores, but I don't know which ones must be replaced. Should I get original BMW parts or are there any reliable OEMs?
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