One of history's great art and science collisions is the invention of the potter's wheel in Mesopotamia around 3500 B.C. Potter's wheels led to the creation of flywheels, which helped artisans achieve ...

A dual-mass flywheel is a commonly used type of flywheel that is designed to minimise torsional vibration being transmitted from a car's engine to the rest of its drivetrain. This vibration causes ...

The Yeti has a dual mass flywheel, DPF and all the other things that cause problems. Better the 1.2 TSI 105 or 1.8 TSI 160.

The push for sustainability in the transport sector has driven the hybrid and electric revolution, but even conventional petrol-powered vehicles have seen significant fuel economy advancements, ...

The dual-mass flywheel was introduced to reduce the vibrations in the driveline, so in that sense the mechanic was right, but unless you’re very sensitive you’re unlikely to be bothered by any ...

Almost 20 years after the successful development of the dual mass flywheel (DMF), LuK – a brand of the Schaeffler Group – has claimed another milestone in vibration damping. Through the compact ...

This is a two-piece flywheel designed to absorb torque from the engine and prevent it from damaging the transmission, and also to reduce vibrations from common rail diesel engines inside the cabin of ...

It's very common, unfortunately. Dual mass flywheels (DMFs) have been an unmitigated disaster. The reason for them is to absorb some of the engine torque, putting less strain on the transmission, ...