Dual Clutch Transmissions: Now you can

DUAL CLUTCH KITS HAVE GONE FROM SPECIALIST TO MAINSTREAM — AS SUCH, REPCO AND NAPA NOW OFFER CLUTCH KITS, FLYWHEELS, TOOLS, AND COMPONENTS TO MAKE SURE NEW ZEALAND WORKSHOPS CAN OFFER SPEEDY AND PROFESSIONAL WORK AROUND THIS EXCITING TECHNOLOGY

Since its inception in the early 1920s, the automatic transmission has been a constantly evolving piece of technology. Designed for lighting fast shifts and fuel efficiency, one of the more recent innovations is the ‘Dual Clutch Transmission’ or ‘DCT.’ Although DCTs have been around for several decades, it was not until the 21st century that they became mainstream.

DCTs are a type of transmission that uses two separate clutches to engage and disengage the gears. One clutch controls the odd-numbered gears, and the other controls the even-numbered changes while combining the efficiency of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic. Besides fuel economy and acceleration performance, DCTs are known for their durability. They are less likely to overheat or wear out than traditional automatic transmissions because there are no fluid pumps or torque converters to fail.

However, like any other mechanical piece, they sometimes need replacement and the replacement is made easier with special tools (Dual Clutch assemblies are firmly meshed in the gearbox bell and must be removed together with the gearbox).

In line with the upward trend by vehicle manufacturers to use this style of transmission across various makes and models.

DCTs are no longer the domain of the auto trans specialist repairer or dealer. DCT clutch replacement is becoming more generalist and is able to be carried out by general automotive service workshops. As such, REPCO and NAPA now have a range of OEM LuK and VALEO DCT clutch kits and components available nationwide to suit European (VW, AUDI, Ford) and Korean applications (Hyundai KIA) as well as the specific tool kits.

These kits offer complete package solutions to professionally and efficiently replace and service DCTs and include all parts needed for their installation or repair, OE quality and perfectly coordinated, safe mounting with simple installation instructions, high-quality special tool for the perfect repair and much more.

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