Is the Wet Dual Clutch Afraid of Traffic Jams?

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Wet dual-clutch transmissions are not afraid of traffic jams. When driving in traffic with a dual-clutch transmission, the following three methods should be followed: Switch to manual mode: Manually control gear shifts to reduce the frequency of shifting. Although this may result in slightly higher fuel consumption, it effectively lowers the temperature of the dual-clutch transmission. Switch to S mode: Increase the shift RPM threshold, which to some extent reduces the frequency of shifting. Accelerate decisively: Avoid the critical shift RPM to prevent frequent upshifts and downshifts at the critical RPM. Low-speed jerkiness: Due to the principle of the dual-clutch transmission pre-engaging higher gears, there is still a chance of low-speed jerkiness. Since the dual-clutch transmission uses a pre-shift and automatic switching principle—when driving in first gear, second gear is automatically engaged, and when driving in third gear, fourth gear is automatically engaged—this method reduces shift time, improves shift smoothness, and lowers fuel consumption. However, it also slows down downshifting because the higher gear must first be disengaged before the lower gear can be engaged, increasing the likelihood of downshift jerkiness.