How to Tell Whether It's a Dry Dual Clutch or Wet Dual Clutch?

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This cannot be determined subjectively; you can only refer to the car's parameter configuration sheet. More relevant information is as follows: 1. A wet dual-clutch transmission refers to a dual clutch consisting of two sets of multi-plate clutches, one large and one small, coaxially installed together. They are both housed in a sealed oil chamber filled with hydraulic oil, giving the wet clutch structure better adjustment capabilities and excellent thermal properties, allowing it to transmit relatively large torque. 2. A dry dual-clutch transmission transmits torque through the friction plates on the clutch driven disc. By eliminating the related hydraulic system and leveraging the inherent efficiency of the dry clutch in transmitting torque, the dry system significantly improves fuel economy. However, compared to the dry clutch, the wet clutch consumes more energy during gear shift slippage. Additionally, the dry dual-clutch transmission is lighter than the wet dual-clutch transmission because the wet dual-clutch transmission must include a hydraulic pump, lubricating fluid, cooling pipes, and an external cooling system, whereas the dry version does not require these components.