What is the lifespan of Audi's DL382 wet dual-clutch transmission?
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Audi's wet dual-clutch transmission has a lifespan of approximately 20 years. Here are the specific details: Dual-clutch transmission: It is divided into dry dual-clutch and wet dual-clutch types. Although the names differ, their working principles are largely the same. Both involve two clutches alternately switching gears, but the medium transmitting between the driving and driven plates differs. Dry dual-clutch transmissions use air for transmission, while wet dual-clutch transmissions use oil. Performance: Dry dual-clutch transmissions transmit power through direct contact of metal plates, resulting in more direct power transmission. The metal plates are pressed tightly, increasing the transmission ratio and delivering notable transmission effects. Wet dual-clutch transmissions are immersed in oil, which increases transmission resistance, making their transmission efficiency inferior to dry dual-clutch transmissions. Wet dual-clutch transmissions must include a hydraulic pump, lubricating fluid, cooling pipes, and an external cooling system. Dry dual-clutch transmissions, by saving these related hydraulic systems, have advantages in manufacturing costs and lightweight design.