How much do you know about Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission?

Study Notes

Dual-clutch automatic transmission uses two clutches to engage inner or outer transmission shaft.
It improves fuel economy, speed of gear changes, and provides smoother operation.
It is also known as DSG, PDK, AMT, or twin clutch transmission.
Dual dry clutches are used in low powered vehicles, while dual wet clutches are used in higher powered vehicles.
Advantages include quicker throttle response, instant gear changes, and improved fuel economy.
Disadvantages include no torque multiplication advantage of a torque converter and not as fuel efficient as a continuously variable transmission.
The transmission can be controlled using a shift lever or paddles on the steering wheel.
The TCM uses speed, temperature, pressure, and position sensors to determine proper clutch and shift servo operation.
The transmission includes various solenoids such as line pressure solenoid, clutch cooling flow solenoid, and shift select solenoid.
Dual-clutch automatic transmission can improve fuel economy by going into neutral when the vehicle is stopped.
Diagnostics for dual-clutch automatic transmissions involve several steps
Checking for diagnostic trouble codes is one of the first steps
Transmission fluid is high-quality synthetic oil unique to this type of transmission
Dual-clutch transmission fluid is usually green to help identify it
Always use the specified fluid for the transmission
Most dual-clutch automatic transmissions use an external filter that is serviceable
Internal filters are non-serviceable unless the unit is totally disassembled
Follow the manufacturer's recommended fluid and filter service intervals
Ford Dry Dual Clutch Fluid is specifically formulated for use in the DPS6 power shift twin dry clutch transmission
Road testing the vehicle after repair is important to ensure the fix is completed.

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