Is It Normal for Dry Dual-Clutch to Shudder During Start-Up?

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MalachiLee
07/29/25 5:12pm
Dry dual-clutch shudder during start-up is normal. Generally speaking. Related introduction to driving dual-clutch transmission models: 1. Starting phase: Always start the car in P gear. The dual-clutch transmission oil has higher viscosity. If starting in N gear, the clutch will receive higher drag torque, causing the vehicle to move slowly, especially at low temperatures. This situation is relatively dangerous and can easily lead to accidents. Therefore, the engine can only be started when the gear lever is in the P gear position. 2. After starting: After the engine starts, it is generally unnecessary to warm up the car before shifting into gear and driving. If the road is clear, we can accelerate immediately to allow the transmission to shift into higher gears faster. Dry dual-clutch relies on air cooling for heat dissipation, which is poor at low speeds but better at high speeds. Therefore, dual-clutch transmissions are not afraid of aggressive driving and are not suited for particularly gentle driving styles.
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