How to Tell Wet Dual Clutch from Dry Dual Clutch?

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Here are the ways to determine whether a dual clutch is wet or dry: 1. Based on the connecting medium: The clutch plates of a wet dual clutch are immersed in transmission fluid, with the connecting medium being the fluid; the clutch plates of a dry dual clutch directly contact the engine flywheel, with the connecting medium being air. 2. Based on the weight of the transmission: A dry dual clutch transmission is lighter than a wet dual clutch transmission. This is because a wet dual clutch transmission must include a hydraulic pump, lubricant, cooling pipes, and an external cooling system, while a dry one does not require these components. Below is additional information on wet and dry dual clutches: 1. The clutch plates of a wet dual clutch operate in hydraulic oil, which provides some cooling effect, making it more stable and longer-lasting. However, the wet dual clutch has a complex structure, higher manufacturing costs, and lower power transmission efficiency compared to the dry type. 2. The dry clutch offers high transmission efficiency, lower cost, and a compact size. However, it relies on exposed cooling, which is less efficient than the cooling of a wet dual clutch.