A Reliable Local Choice for Gearbox Repair in Bristol | The Clutch Company
Welcome back to The Clutch Company’s blog series. This particular article looks at something quite specific: why the oil and filter service is so vital for dual clutch transmissions (such as Powershift, DCT and DSG clutches). While we’re known as the first choice for gearbox repairs or replacement in Bristol and its surrounds, we’re always happy to share our knowledge on maintenance, to reduce the frequency you need to pay us a visit!
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Why Service Dual Clutch Transmissions?
Dual clutch transmissions feature a wet clutch system, contrasting with manual gearboxes. This means that the clutch is submerged in oil and sits within the gearbox itself, giving it increased heat tolerance and consequently, an ability to transfer a high degree of power. Bristol motorists who have a dual clutch system need to be careful that material from the system’s friction discs doesn’t break down and circulate around the gearbox, eventually overwhelming it and causing damage that necessitates essential gearbox repairs.
The good thing is that your vehicle will typically feature two filters to deal with this debris, one internal and one external. The latter type is the one changed as part of an oil and filter service. This removes the aforementioned debris collected via the circulation of your gearbox’s oil. Due to the essential part oil/filters play in keeping your transmission lubricated and free of debris, you can see why regular servicing objectively reduces the frequency of gearbox repairs. We’d recommend Bristol motorists consider economical angle: servicing is cheaper than repair costs.