How to Distinguish Between Dry and Wet Dual Clutch?

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VonCaleb
07/28/25 8:54pm
The differences between dry and wet dual clutch are as follows: 1. The main difference between dry and wet dual clutch lies in the working environment of their clutch plates: Wet dual clutch plates are immersed in transmission fluid, while dry dual clutch plates directly contact the engine flywheel. 2. Differences in manufacturing cost and power transmission efficiency: Wet dual clutch has a more complex structure, higher manufacturing costs, and lower power transmission efficiency compared to dry dual clutch. 3. Different cooling capabilities: Dry dual clutch transmissions offer faster gear shifting, but they have poor cooling performance, average reliability and durability, and less smooth gear shifting. Although wet dual clutch transmissions do not shift as quickly as dry dual clutch transmissions, they have better cooling performance, higher reliability, and greater durability compared to dry dual clutch transmissions.
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