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BMW Dual Clutch Transmissions

BMW uses a wet clutch with separate inboard and outboard sections for the two sub-transmissions.

BMW Dual-Clutch Transmission Diagnostics

A DCT transmission uses the gearing principles of a manual transmission.

VIDEO: Understanding How Dual Clutch Systems Operate

Don’t be overwhelmed by dual-clutch systems. This video is sponsored by LuK.

How Does A Dual Clutch Transmission Work?

Dual clutch transmissions are like ­having two manual transmissions shifting together while being controlled like an automatic transmission. This is the transmission of the future because it is lighter than an automatic and is just as ­efficient as a manual transmission.