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13 messages, Last post on Nov 03, 2008 at 12:32 PM
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Replying to: drive62 (Dec 21, 2006 2:27 pm) Three reasons: 1. Less maintenance (rear differential). 2. Better MPG. 3. No plans to use the vehicle off road, or (like myself) you live in a snow free zone like CA. My 2003 was an EX; one could not get FWD with an EX that year. I'm not sure if I would have purchased AWD or not if I'd had a choice.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 21, 2006 4:01 pm) 1. Less maintenance (rear differential). 2. Better MPG. 3. No plans to use the vehicle off road, or (like myself) you live in a snow free zone like CA. 1. Changing the fluid on the rear differential once every couple of years is about it. In all the time I've been on CR-V boards I don't recall anyone having a problem with the differential. 2. For the current model the MPG difference between FWD and AWD is 1 and 2 mpg city/highway. Maybe after a few years someone will save enough to buy an extra tank of gas or two. 3. The CR-V is not meant for off roading. The AWD comes in to play in many everyday situations, not just snow. Despite the title of the song I'm pretty sure it does rain in CA (and it even snows in many areas of the state also). To each their own of course but as mentioned, the few extra pennies AWD adds to the overall cost of the vehicle over it's life is good insurance in my eyes. Oh yeah, don't forget resale value. People want their SUV to have AWD, check some of the posts from salespeople about how they can't get rid of a used FWD CR-V. |
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Here's a question. I have a 2000 CRV EX standard transmission and I have never felt, nor otherwise had any indication that the 4WD system has engaged. I used to drive a company Ford Explorer which had 4WD, and the 4WD was engaged whenever a push-button on the dash was depressed (After pressing the button I would sometimes hear a "thunk", but always the "4WD" light would illuminate when in 4WD mode). I understand that the CRV has "Real-Time" 4WD, and has no push-button nor any manual method to engage the 4WD, but I have never felt anything to indicate the system was engaged. I am certain that it has 4WD capability, since it has the rear differential and drive-shaft, rear CV joints, etc. Anyone care to take a stab at this one? 
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Replying to: grafzeppelin (Nov 02, 2008 9:15 pm) Honda has a procedure to check differential functionality. I don't remember the exact procedure, but it is soemthing like this: Lift the vehicle, you can use jack stands in the home setting. Start her up, put her in gear and see if all 4 wheels are turning. Then play with the parking brake to see if the engine stalls. If it stalls, then AWD is working. |
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