Is the Volkswagen Lavida equipped with a dry or wet clutch?

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StLincoln
07/30/25 3:45am
The Volkswagen Lavida uses a dry clutch. Below is a detailed introduction about the clutch: 1. A wet dual-clutch transmission must have a fluid pump, lubricant, cooling pipes, and an external cooling system. The dry dual-clutch, by saving these related hydraulic systems, has advantages in manufacturing cost, weight reduction, and space structure optimization. 2. Both dry and wet clutches have their pros and cons. (1) Advantages of dry clutch: lower cost, higher mechanical transmission efficiency. Disadvantages: operation requires mastering certain techniques, is relatively troublesome, has a higher failure rate, and relies on air cooling for heat dissipation, making the clutch disc prone to burning. (2) Advantages of wet clutch: simpler operation, lower failure rate, absorbs heat through transmission oil, has better heat dissipation, and significantly reduces wear on the clutch disc. Disadvantages: higher cost and lower mechanical transmission efficiency compared to dry clutch.
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