5 Things You Should Never Do In A Dual Clutch Transmission Vehicle

[@TsLeng]

Vw dsg are actually very smooth. Imperceptible shifts , very comfortable

[@ryanbrandsen7703]

Bro I was saying the same thing, it’s literally more comfortable than an auto you can’t tell when it shifts if you drive like a bitch

[@moosaquadri1829]

The clunking only happens if ur dsg is very old n the clutch needs to be changed, but dual clutch is pretty smooth

[@DetroitMicroSound]

I prefer shifts that feel more similar to a well shifted manual. This is how my 2017 Fiesta SE is. It's more exciting. CVT and hydraulic clutching systems should be what you buy, when you want the smoothest feeling shifts. I prefer feeling those changes in force on my body, as I go up and down through the gears. I can feel everything, just like a fully manual, and use it to my advantage. .

[@benjaminalacarne384]

Never manually downshift eh? Downshifting when entering a bend is the only acceptable way of driving. That is my only suggestion.

[@torquesteer4594]

way to rip off engineering explained's video.

[@paulbeatles570]

Make more videos about the DCT transmission. It is so much fun topics

[@Kain987]

Might need to update the video regarding the types of DCTs. Wet VS dry clutches. Most manufacturers offer some dry clutch transmissions. (Hyundai/Kia actually bakes its own home-made variety and they managed to get them right). Dry dual clutch transmissions have the same maintenance schedule as manual transmissions - check transmission oil @ 60k, check at 120k, check/replace at 180k. Wet dual clutch transmissions need somewhat expensive oil changes often since that oil is used for clutch pack cooling and lubrication. Most low power applications will be dry clutches, as they're both cheaper and more efficient.

[@Maxhockey2010]

Kia has dry dual clutch? So the kia forte has one right?

[@DetroitMicroSound]

I'm one of the FANS of the Ford Fiesta, (Mk7+) with a non-turbo 1.6 DPS6. I do however drive a 2017 SE, not an earlier DPS6 TCM system. It wants to be driven, and frequently worked up and down, consistently, and smoothly through the gears exactly like a manual ....We just need to use a drill motor, and brake cleaner spray, to clear the dust out of the actuator sockets, every 40-50k miles, so the shifter forks always move freely, and quickly. This also extends the life of the actuators, and helps ensure you never bend a fork, or cause severe fork wear, too early on in the life of the fork..

[@ostegeron]

DSG is not comfortable? Nonsense. The dual clutch shifts gears in less than 10 msec. without torque loss, power loss on the wheels. Its mechatronic uses oil to control the shifting with high precision. It can be reprogrammed for different modes (eco, sport, towing etc.) and that all is why these DSGs are used also in luxury and sport cars. I admit that due to their complexity there can be problems too, obviously.

[@Bob-nu3xe]

mine is smooth just DRIVE smooth ie light throttle and the car responds simple

[@johnwet6969]

Sure. DQ381 is super smooth.

[@TheRealCanThought]

This guy talks with comma like Christopher Walken. Lol

[@Strakos0]

Great music man...I love this kind of people. Who understands the deep depths and many more things regular charge people have no idea

[@sweepy90]

nu stiu ce DCT clunky ai condus tu, dar cred ca era stricat. A mea nici nu se aude. Si mai o chestie logica, nu te contrazic la partea cu downshiftingul in trepte inferioare, ce vreau sa zic este ca mecatronica nici macar nu te lasa sa chimbi inferioara daca nu isi face ea un rev-matching sau ceva calcule ca sa se asigure ca schibul o sa fie safe. Asa ca, schimbatu ala manual nu e chiar atat de manual, tot calculatorul decide daca e ok sa schimbi.

[@ysneo1033]

In that case, during traffic, should I put in manual mode ? Let’s say gear 1 instead of drive. So if I were to inch forward, I let the gas off or accelerate just a little but since it’s in gear 1 manual mode, the gear is fully engaged and not cause overheat and wear ?

[@johnwet6969]

If you have wet clutches, few inching is no problem. If you drive all time in city, you have wrong transmission.

[@gsm4184]

This guy knows what he is talking about👍

[@johnwet6969]

😂

[@dandelion6514]

Got an octavia with dsg and it is super smooth. The thing I don't like is the lag and lurch in reverse. Makes parking in tight spaces exciting.

[@johnwet6969]

Which engine? Which type of DSG? DQ200 or DQ250? Are you using AutoHold? My DQ381 is very smooth all the time, even during parking.

[@johnwet6969]

Nonsense. DSG is very smooth and comfortable. 60.000km is no problem if you don't spend all time inching in town. And you can downshift without problem. Paddles are for shifting, not for collecting the dust.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Even with several early years of a few issues on the DPS6, and a lot of law suits, the DPS6 is still fun...it REALLY IS fun to drive in the twisties. Ford really screwed up, when they didn't teach their new DCT owners how to drive the new-to-Ford DPS6 DCT, that also had a few teething issues which were heavily exacerbated by new owners lack of understanding of the system, and how to operate it correctly, and efficiently, rapidly bringing about several serious dependability problems in a row, to occur at certain milages/or levels of mis-treatment of the systems. A perfect storm, unfortunately. -Hi, my name is Jay, and I love driving my non-turbo 1.6 2017 Fiesta SE DPS6...even just in Drive.... That low rpm early shift into 2nd, while cruising at 25mph averages from stop to stop, gliding along, smoother than any manual driver you know, is capable of with a clutch and a stick, just sipping fuel, has become a bit addicting...Not quite as addicting as Sport manual, or Sport automatic tho..Where you can feel every gear, just like a 6 speed manual, being shifted well. This lil girl is magical at carving twisties! ...STOCK!

[@jeremyduncan1962]

I hold a Master's degree in engineering with 40 years of relevant work experience, with deep knowledge and understanding of this topic. I have also personally owned two Audis and 1 Golf with DSG. Except for your item #2 (do not inch) and (albeit partly) on manual downshift from 2nd to 1st, you are deeply wrong on everything else. I suggest you invest time in some serious learning if you want to really understand the topic. Wish you all the best.

[@MrVoayer]

Thank you for a sound advice. But, unfortunately, Audi and VW do not offer classic, torque converter automatic transmission any more 🤨

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

I've got a Volkswagen Passat Dsg, 7 speed Wet Clutch. It's very smooth, never jerky and I always let it creep. Still works fine

[@johnwet6969]

DQ381 is very smooth. You can let it creep/inching sometimes. But if you do it every day for long time, you will destroy the flywheel and clutches quite soon.

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@johnwet6969 I don't let it do it for long, as I don't be in traffic jams that much but when I am I just let it creep forward and so far so good. It gets serviced regularly

[@johnwet6969]

@@Edvard.Munchkin I Have to do it sometimes too. But it’s better to do it without gas or without constant braking. Just left the brakes an let car go. Or put some gas, when needed and brakes only when it is necessary.

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

@@johnwet6969 Yes I just let off the brake and let it roll

[@johnwet6969]

@@Edvard.Munchkin So, that's OK and totally fine. Only in uphill climbing it should be better to stop for a while and then go on full gear, instead slooow inching with some long clutch slip. But this is rare.

[@Stimm002]

On the first point about comfort. I'm sure for the vast majority of cases you are right but my current car is a DCT and it is as smooth and comfortable as the best manual or automatic I have driven or been in. I havnt driven any other DCTs so obviously never driven a Skoda or VW DCT and I hear they have been bad for comfort, I have driven manual versions. Mine is just an outlier I suppose because even at slow manovering speeds it is buttery smooth.

[@johnwet6969]

My VW DQ381 is very smooth all the time, even during parking.

[@Stimm002]

@@johnwet6969 like my bmw dct then. I've since driven some both new and old. Older versions were abit choppy on both vw and BMW but nothing major. Then modern ones from both brands and a few more are always smooth too. It's only once you get up to high torque/hp that they start to get more choppy but even then I've found you just need to adjust your driving and even they can be smooth.

[@johnwet6969]

@@Stimm002 yes it’s about the driver most of the time.

[@DetroitMicroSound]

I don't want buttery smooth. I want an electronically actuated dual clutch, that behaves like a well shifted manual. I prefer feeling all the gears, as I work up and down, in all three modes I have. I fkng love my 2017 Fiesta SE, 1.6, DPS6 dry clutches. They just need the clutch dust cleared away on a regular basis now, so the forks always move completely freely. Mine has 80k now, and it still functions great....and my engine...it's nearly indestructible... 😄 ...I probably would never buy a pre-2017 SE DCT, unless it was rare, or I knew for certain it's DCT/TCM had been replaced with later units/firmware.

[@barneysman9116]

My car has a dual-clutch transmission. Let's say I'm driving, and I suddenly decide to take my foot off the gas pedal. The car goes from 5th gear to 4th, then to 3rd, 2nd, and finally down to 1st gear. Does this put strain on my transmission? I feel that from 5th to 2nd gear, everything is alright, but when it goes from 2nd to 1st, the feeling is a little strange.

[@wilsullivan4036]

so much incorrect information... yikes

[@VaneNaumovski]

Uploading on my birthday! I only downshift from 2nd to 1st manually when the I'm almost to a complete stop so the next time I continue driving I don't start from 2nd gear because that adds extra wear? Also, what do you think I should do at a stop light? Keep it in Drive or pull it into neutral? (A4 B8 S Tronic V6 TDI)

[@99VehiclesTV]

Happy birthday! No, keep it in Drive, it automatically goes in Neutral, but you don't see that.

[@sarab16597]

how to drive DCT in heavy traffic conditions? I drive a VW Polo. It gets really jerky when i am in the condition of stop and go traffic.

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

You have a poor gearbox then haha, mine never has an issue and its 5 years old now

[@johnwet6969]

DQ200 is not the best choice for traffic. DQ250, 500, 381 are great. Maybe it is faulty already. This dry version is not very reliable.

[@Superlightweight0]

Crap computer system wont downshift from 2nd to 1 if its damages the engine

[@Adizo]

Come on man dsg is not comfortable? I just bought an mk7 gtd with dsg is suuuper comfortable

[@johnwet6969]

He is telling BS. DQ 250 or 381 is very smooth.

[@user-fx7wm8dt2r]

Acura has a 7 speed DCT on its MDX, RLX and NSX hybrid models. It is a wet clutch system. I would like to know what the expected reliability is got this design

[@hardtalkbbc]

Can we coast in neutral while in traffic to avoid overheating in a dct?

[@johnwet6969]

Never do this nonsense!

[@markfranciscomric7464]

What can you say about the Ford Ecosport Dry DCT having numerous problems in Australia, Thailand and in the Philippines?

[@denisivanov4888]

S-tronic DOESN'T GO NEUTRAL when you stay on the break after 5 secs.

[@johnwet6969]

Yes, it does it much faster. But it is not full neutral, it just disengage clutches.

[@denisivanov4888]

@Jan Mokrý No it doesn't! There is about 2.5bar pressure on the clutch when sitting still on D

[@Bob-nu3xe]

on the basis you should be in control of your car why would you" find" yourself going backwards?

[@rajavignesh8029]

There is some jerk i feel while moving in traffic!??,

[@faiassidd]

Is it ok to cruise down a hill with the gear in neutral in a DCT ??

[@Bob-nu3xe]

no

[@johnwet6969]

Noooooo!!! Newer!!!!

[@gsm4184]

Dude how can i tell what kind of automatic transition does my car have, DCT, DSG or Steptronic?!

[@jasonf478]

What car do you have?

[@Bob-nu3xe]

google

[@johnwet6969]

🤦‍♂

[@RedRupert64]

VW recommend changing DSG fluid every 40,000 miles, so why do you think the gearbox will suffer if left beyond 40,000 km (around 25,000 miles)?

[@johnwet6969]

BS video. DSG with not retarded driver can last 300.000km only with regular oil changes. If you are not inching all the time in city.

[@Gladiator73]

I want to buy Honda vezel,should I buy the car? Any body knows is good or bad

[@zitakys1335]

What Will Happen If it's Raining And Water Get Inside The Dual Clutch Transmission??

[@johnwet6969]

????????????????????

[@nitsov]

About number 5 - if it happens and the car goes backwards while i "d" , can this cause a problem to the gearbox ( dsg ) if I just step on tha gas pedal ? Thanks in advance

[@johnwet6969]

No. Just don't hold the car in hill only with slight gas. Use breaks and if you want to go, use gas. Simple.

[@paulbeatles570]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@alperalp7407]

Should we put it on N when waiting in red light. Is coasting harmful for the gearbox? I have DQ381 wet clutch.

[@johnwet6969]

Useless and dangerous. AND! DQ381 can coast by self in ECO and in D if you gently lift throttle pedal.

[@ericmoralezz]

I have a question is it bad to change modes of driving like from Drive to Sport to use the paddle shifters as you drive?

[@johnwet6969]

Simply No.

[@nilaypoharkar3232]

do DCT'S work giod in hilly areas ehat is ur point of view. And can u make a video on DSG .

[@99VehiclesTV]

Well, DSGs kinda suck. Especially DSGs + Diesel engine. I found that DSGs attached to petrol cars work a little better.

[@johnwet6969]

Wet DSG in "S" works great in hills. It is not for long off-road with inching but on normal roads it is great.

[@kshitizgupta4405]

Should we leave a dct car in drive mode when we come to a stop? Or should we put it in neutral when we come to a stop?

[@Bob-nu3xe]

yes N when you stop read your manual

[@johnwet6969]

What do you mean "a stop" ? During ride stay in D even on traffic lights. When you reach the final destination, put it in "P". Neutral is for service purposes.

[@AndiQytyku]

will it damage if i turn of the car while it is in N or D mode (automatic transmission) and an other should i stop the car completly to move from Drive to Sport mode or from Drive to - + please reply anyone ??????

[@johnwet6969]

NO and NO. DSG is clever enough and you can do all of it safely.

[@TheMrtvamucha]

is the Auto Hold bad or good for long term use ? it wear brakes as far as I noticed but from my point of view transmission is having easier time / DQ5 tiguan

[@johnwet6969]

DQ5? You mean DQ500? AH is perfect and it is not wearing breaks. AH + DSG DQ500 or DQ 381 is great combo. A můžem i česky 😅

[@TheMrtvamucha]

@@johnwet6969 nazdar super, ano dq500 + 7st dsg, jazdim s tym vyse roka a nikde sa mi nepodarilo vyhladat co sa fakticky deje v systeme ked stojim na krizovatke a je zaradeny 1.st - pride mi ze moto malinko zabera a drzia ho brzdy, zaujimalo by ma co presne sa deje v spojkovom systeme

[@johnwet6969]

@@TheMrtvamucha Taky nad tím bádám, protože kolem toho koluje tradičně milion BS nesmyslů a legend. A nikdo nikomu nic nevysvětlí. Takže nákresy, videa, texty a samostudium. 😅 Suché DQ200 díky jednoduchým zcela rozepnutým spojkám pocitově nejeví rozdíl mezi N a D/S. Mokré DSG ale po zařazení musí pohánět mechanické olejové čerpadlo a v oleji se musí protáčet až 2x14 třecích spojkových talířů, které brzdí hřídele s předřazenými 1.-2. stupni. Proto lehce zvýšené otáčky a vibrace. Tolik komponentů těsně u sebe v oleji prostě nějaký odpor tvoří. Ale není tu prakticky žádný problém s otěrem a přehříváním. Samozřejmě, když někde stojíš 5,10,20 minut a “musí” ti běžet motor, tak je lepší dát tam P, ale N je fakt jen pro servisní účely. Naopak cvoci, kteří stále řadí N způsobují rázy a nejhorší je to za jízdy a nebo když zapomenou zařadit, dají plyn, vyletí otáčky a nic a oni se leknou a narvou tam D dřív, než otáčky padnou na minimum. A po těchto inženýrech pak kupci ojetin dostávají ty špatné a zlé DSG.

[@dannymartinez8522]

So how are you suppose to downshift or what to do when yiu r getting to a light or stop

[@johnwet6969]

He? It is automatic. You don't have to do anything.

[@ginalyscruz3266]

Can I guide in curves with this transmission

[@SteaM992]

E mai comfortabila manuala? Inch forward?Extra uzura fata de ce?de manuala? De unde ti iei tu informatiile?

[@99VehiclesTV]

Extra uzura daca faci asta in loc sa astepti. Cuplezi decuplezi ambreiajele degeaba.

[@SteaM992]

99Vehicles TV ambreiajul e comandat electric sau electrohidraulic.Asta inseamna ca servovalva aia de la cutie cupleaza ambreiajul cat trebuie.Ai mai multa uzura la o manuala teoretic din moment ce aplici un moment mai mare decat ar face o un calculator ca sa invingi momentul rezistent al arborelui de intrare

[@SteaM992]

La timpul de patinare partiala ma refer

[@99VehiclesTV]

Ideea era... de ce sa il stresezi sa cupleze de 1000 ori cand astepti sa se faca verde sa pleci. Nu care face mai multa uzura

[@SteaM992]

99Vehicles TV Ah da aici ai dreptate.M am uitat si la videoul cu diferente de solutii generale.La fwd n ai pus comportarea in viraj sporita.Daca ar vedea dmn profesor andreescu...:))glumesc.Spor la videouri.Is interesante:)

[@catalinstoian9665]

Puteai sa îl faci și în limba romana,probabil ar ajuta mult și pe alți conducători auto.

[@MsPhow]

How can you rev up the dct while driving without using the shifter

[@wellitzchris1564]

Press both paddles

[@johnwet6969]

Don't worry and use paddles. Or use gas. DSG is fine with it.

[@doitmyself6377]

Dry vs wet DCTs please

[@johnwet6969]

Always wet!

[@bobjones2580]

So no Acura?

[@bujarpervana1006]

blue smoke in a diesel car how can u fix that ? if its turbo show signs how u can find out turbo problems :D

[@Bob-nu3xe]

EGR valve requires cleaning

[@radusuma7700]

Salut bro , de obicei nu te urmăresc , dar am observat coincidenta dintre ce zici tu și băiatul asta de la engineering explained kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWWVq6Z8js-NrK8 Chestia e ca el zicea asta in 2016 și tu practic repeți ce zice el in 2018 . Bafta bro

[@hellouser5498]

40k? Vw tiguan service book says every 60k

[@zzzzUS]

It's the same for engine oil. Most manufacturers suggest changing it every 30k, while you shouldn't really push beyond 15k km.

[@lmh-mv3ec]

Hi what about shifting to neutral at stop lights will it help to prolong the clutch?

[@mongini1]

not if you have a modern dual clutch transmission. my mazda 3 for example disengages the clutches completly when it thinks ill come to a full stop (if im 10 km/h and still braking)

[@Bob-nu3xe]

my manual says neutral position sat at lights

[@johnwet6969]

@@Bob-nu3xe Which car, which DCT?

[@dkovac7047]

many wrong things you said😁