Why is the wet dual-clutch less prone to overheating?
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Wet dual-clutch transmissions are less prone to overheating because the transmission oil helps dissipate heat from the clutch plates. The clutch plates are immersed in the transmission oil, allowing the oil to continuously circulate and cool them. A wet dual-clutch transmission refers to a dual-clutch transmission where the clutch plates are submerged in transmission oil. Dual-clutch transmissions come in two types: dry and wet. The characteristics of a dual-clutch transmission include: 1. Improved fuel economy for the vehicle; 2. High responsiveness; 3. No sensation of power interruption during acceleration, resulting in smoother and more powerful acceleration; 4. When in manual mode, the transmission will not upshift even if the accelerator is fully depressed unless the upshift operation is performed.