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4WD & AWD systems explained

1376 messages,  Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 9:11 AM

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2008 Honda Real Time 4WD by dslg
Jun 06, 2008 (12:10 pm)
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I am buying a 2008 CR-V and live in the south so there isn't any snow. So should I consider the 4WD because of slick roads when it rains or just save my money and go with 2WD?
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Re: 2008 Honda Real Time 4WD [dslg] by paisan
Jun 06, 2008 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: dslg (Jun 06, 2008 12:10 pm)

AWD will help you in not only slick wet roads, it will also be helpful if you drive on any roads that accumulate dirt/debris/sand/etc on the edges. These areas can be very slippery and the AWD can help in keeping you from losing control of your car.
 
-mike
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Re: 2008 Honda Real Time 4WD [dslg] by ateixeira
Jun 10, 2008 (7:15 am)
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Replying to: dslg (Jun 06, 2008 12:10 pm)

Do you find yourself driving on gravel, sand, or unpaved roads? It would come in handy in those situations.
 
If not, though, then I would pass. RT4WD is an on-demand part-time system and you might find it would rarely (if ever) engage. If you don't slip, it's always FWD anyway.
 
FWD will cost less up front, the vehicle weighs a bit less, and it should be slightly more fuel efficient.
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RPM jump up by erfansaberi
Jul 01, 2008 (2:17 am)
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hi, i have a envoy slt 2003. recently i got a problem with engine rpm. rpm jumps up from 700 to 900 and then after a few miles driving comes down and then again after miles driving goes up. it is making me mad and i feel damaging clutch and brake too while i am staying in traffic. please help me to find out the reason. thanks.
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Four to Two by ajaks
Jul 02, 2008 (10:38 am)
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Can I remove the front driveshaft on my NP 233 and drive it 2WD? I mean will this work or cause problems?
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AWD eats tires? by heyboer
Jul 09, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Hello. Looking at a 2006 Buick Rainier(AWD) or a Pathfinder (4WD) to pull a boat. I've heard you can really get nailed with tire problems on an AWD. True? Any other input on the two vehicks is appreciated. No off-roading will be done. Probably could get by with 2wd, but due to snow and the occasional tough ramp I might as well go with 4. The pathfinder has a switch to select the drive. No switch on the Buick. Thanks.
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Re: AWD eats tires? [heyboer] by paisan
Jul 11, 2008 (2:54 pm)
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Replying to: heyboer (Jul 09, 2008 9:31 am)

AWD doesn't burn up tires any faster, but you need to rotate them ever 5k to make sure they wear evenly because it can cause problems for the AWD system if they are severly worn more in the front or back.
 
I would go for the Pathfinder, great vehicles.
 
-mike
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Re: AWD eats tires? [heyboer] by rsholland
Jul 11, 2008 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: heyboer (Jul 09, 2008 9:31 am)

I agree with Mike. It's no contest. Take the Pathfinder. Besides, you can probably get a great deal on a new one these days, as everyone is shunning "true" SUVs because of the fuel prices.
 
Bob
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Re: AWD eats tires? [rsholland] by paisan
Jul 11, 2008 (3:49 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Jul 11, 2008 3:40 pm)

The pathy also has a backup camera pretty much std on all of them, great for backing up ramps.
 
-mike
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Re: AWD eats tires? [paisan] by rsholland
Jul 11, 2008 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: paisan (Jul 11, 2008 3:49 pm)

The only problem I have with the Pathfinder is that the 3rd row seat is strictly for kids. The Explorer, Pilot, CX9 all have better 3rd-row seats than the Pathfinder.
 
But if that's not an issue, I say go for it.
 
Bob

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