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Re: SUVs (was: Do you qualify? Was Re: Globalization, H1-B Visas, other geeky stuff...)
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Sat, 24 Aug 2002 17:16:54 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Rob Doucette writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Christopher L. Weeks writes:
> > 
> > > 
> > > And while we're at it, what's the difference between "all wheel drive" and
> > > "four wheel drive?"
> > 
> > 
> > All wheel drive equipped vehicles (Subarus, Mercury Mountaineers, etc.) have
> > a center differential between the front and rear axles.  4WD equipped
> > vehicles do not and shouldn't be driven over road with the 4WD engaged.
> 
> are you sure it isn't the other way round? That's always been my experience.


I think Full Time 4WD and AWD are used synonymously (at least in the US),
which implies that there is a center differential.  FT 4WD is differentiated
from standard 4WD usually on vehicles that offer both variants.  I don't
think there are any clear definitions on the subject.

-Rob.



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  Re: SUVs (was: Do you qualify? Was Re: Globalization, H1-B Visas, other geeky stuff...)
 
(...) are you sure it isn't the other way round? That's always been my experience. (URL) a not too bad explanation. Manufacturers want this to be a confusing topic, it seems. I do agree, a part time 4WD should not be taken on dry pavement unless (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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