Does flooring the accelerator harm a dual-clutch transmission?

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DelHarley
07/30/25 9:16am
Flooring the accelerator has minimal impact on the clutch, but prolonged use can cause some wear to the engine. Below is an introduction to dual-clutch transmissions: 1. Overview: The clutch is located between the engine and the transmission, acting as the "switch" for power transfer between them. It is a transmission mechanism capable of both transmitting and cutting off power. Its primary functions are ensuring smooth vehicle starts, reducing impact loads on transmission gears during gear shifts, and preventing drivetrain overload. 2. Structure: The DSG transmission mainly consists of a multi-plate wet dual-clutch, three-shaft gear transmission, automatic shift mechanism, and electronically controlled hydraulic control system. The most innovative core components are the dual-clutch and three-shaft gearbox. 3. Principle: Structurally, the DKG consists of two sub-transmissions, each connected to a clutch. Clutch 1 connects to sub-transmission 1, and clutch 2 connects to sub-transmission 2.
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