My 99 Dakota had its clutch go out when I was 60 miles from home. Some small Clutch shop replaced it for $600. As I'm driving home, I can smell exhaust coming from under the truck when at a stop light. Also, the truck is gutless going up hill. My digital display shows I'm averaging 9MPG going 60 down the freeway while I usually get 19MPG. When I let the foot of the gas and in neutral, the tachometer does not drop like it used to. And to top it off, the clutch rattles like a tin can with marbles.
Could the exhaust be on wrong or is the clutch to blame for change in fuel economy? I just picked it up and the shop is now closed until Monday.
I plan to prop it up tomorrow to see if I can find the leak.