How Long Does the Volkswagen Wet Dual Clutch Last?
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Volkswagen wet dual clutch lasts for 20 years. The working principle of the wet dual clutch: it has two clutches, one controls gears 1, 3, and 5, and the other controls gears 2, 4, and 6. When using gear 1, gear 2 is already prepared, greatly reducing the shifting time. Volkswagen models include: Volkswagen Phaeton, Volkswagen Magotan, Volkswagen Lavida, Volkswagen Sagitar, Volkswagen Bora, etc. Taking the 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton as an example, it is a large car with body dimensions of: length 5179mm, width 1903mm, height 1450mm, wheelbase of 3001mm, and a body weight of 2260kg.
As a Volkswagen owner, I've been driving a wet dual-clutch transmission car for nearly a decade, and I feel its lifespan isn't short. Under normal driving conditions, it can generally last over 150,000 kilometers, provided that the clutch fluid is changed and maintenance is performed on time. I drive more smoothly myself, avoiding sudden starts and stops in heavy traffic, which reduces clutch wear. Extreme conditions like high temperatures or heavy loads can shorten its lifespan, possibly reducing it to around 100,000 kilometers. An old buddy of mine has driven his smoothly up to 120,000 kilometers—the key is to keep a close eye on maintenance records and check the fluid quality every 50,000 kilometers. Extending its lifespan isn't difficult.
