What are the driving techniques for dry dual-clutch transmissions?

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LaMaddox
07/30/25 2:50am
The driving techniques for dry dual-clutch transmissions are as follows: 1. Gentle throttle and smooth start: The smooth start is necessary because in the original design, the dual-clutch transmission's maximum torque output is in 2nd gear, while 1st gear lacks sufficient power. Therefore, you should wait until the throttle smoothly transitions to 2nd gear before accelerating further. 2. Shift to N gear when parking: The principle of dual-clutch transmissions is similar to manual transmissions. When parking, the clutch is not completely disengaged. Due to the purely mechanical connection principle, when holding the brake for a long time while in gear, the energy has nowhere to convert, leading to partial wear of the clutch disc. 3. Frequently use manual mode: Dual-clutch transmissions have memory programming settings. Frequent use of manual mode allows the transmission to develop a memory effect and operate according to this memorized pattern. This personalization helps reduce shift frequency and lowers the probability of malfunctions.
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