Does a Dry Dual Clutch Transmission Need to Warm Up?

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Dry dual clutch transmissions need to warm up. Using manual mode: In congested areas, it is recommended to use manual mode to avoid frequent gear shifts that can cause overheating. When waiting at a red light, you can shift to neutral, engage the handbrake first, and then release the foot brake to allow the transmission to rest. Avoid keeping the car in gear with the foot brake pressed while waiting at a red light. Dual clutch transmission: Start smoothly. In the design, first gear is just a transitional gear, so avoid putting it under heavy load. Many people say that dual clutch transmissions have noticeable jerks. This is actually determined by the structure of the dual clutch. It mainly occurs during hard acceleration or sudden braking. For example, if you are driving in third gear and the transmission detects acceleration, the dual clutch will pre-select fourth gear. However, if you suddenly accelerate, the transmission will have to downshift from fourth to second gear to increase the RPM, causing consecutive gear shifts and resulting in jerks. Therefore, avoid hard acceleration and minimize sudden braking.