What is the difference between dry and wet oil in dual-clutch transmissions?
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Here are the differences between dry and wet dual-clutch transmissions: 1. Different cooling methods: Dry dual-clutch transmissions use air cooling to dissipate heat, while wet dual-clutch transmissions are immersed in oil, resulting in higher cooling efficiency. 2. Different clutches: Dry clutches use manual transmission friction plates with high mechanical transmission efficiency but complex operation and higher failure rates; Wet clutches use automatic transmission oil-immersed friction plates with lower mechanical transmission efficiency but easier operation and lower failure rates. Additional information: 1. DCT refers to dual-clutch transmissions, which belong to both manual and automatic transmissions. 2. Advantages of dual-clutch transmissions include: seamless gear shifting; reduced fuel consumption; stronger vehicle acceleration; and the ability to skip downshift in manual control mode.