Which is Better: Wet or Dry Dual Clutch?
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Dry dual clutch and wet dual clutch have similarities as well as differences. Of course, it's not to say that one is better than the other, as each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Below are the differences between the two: 1. Dual clutch transmissions are divided into dry dual clutch transmissions and wet dual clutch transmissions. Whether dry or wet, the transmission principles are basically the same, with two clutches taking turns to work. 2. However, the connection medium between the clutch's driving plate and driven plate differs. The dry dual clutch relies on air. The clutch plates of a dry dual clutch directly contact the engine flywheel. Due to poor heat dissipation, dry dual clutches are prone to high temperatures in congested urban areas, even risking clutch plate burning. In this regard, wet dual clutch transmission technology is more mature. 3. The wet dual clutch relies on oil. Wet dual clutch plates are immersed in transmission oil. In terms of technological maturity and reliability, wet dual clutches are more stable because the clutch plates operate in hydraulic oil, which provides some cooling effect. Wet dual clutches have a more complex structure and higher manufacturing costs, and their power transmission efficiency is not as high as that of dry dual clutches.
