How long does it take for symptoms to appear after water enters a dry dual-clutch transmission?

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McLondon
07/30/25 7:01am
Symptoms will appear quickly after water enters a dual-clutch transmission, which can damage the transmission's control mechanism. If this happens, the control mechanism of the transmission needs to be replaced. Under normal circumstances, the probability of water entering a dual-clutch transmission is very low, so as long as it is used normally, there is no need to worry about water entering the dual-clutch transmission. Relevant information about the transmission is as follows: 1. Introduction: A device that changes the speed ratio and direction of motion. It is used to alter the torque, speed, and direction of motion transmitted from the driving shaft to the driven shaft under different working conditions. A gear-driven transmission generally consists of a housing and several pairs of gears. 2. Function: While driving, to adapt to different working conditions, the vehicle's driving force and speed need to vary within a certain range. However, the existing engine's torque and speed variation range cannot meet this requirement, hence the need for a transmission.
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