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What Is 4WD Low And When Should I Use It?

Four-wheel-drive Low (4WD Low) is an integral feature in many off-road vehicles that offers drivers enhanced torque and ...
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What’s the Difference Between AWD and 4WD?

When we talk about vehicles that can handle inclement weather or off-road use, many folks turn to cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD, or sometimes 4×4). AWD is a system or mode ...
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National Park Service Will Cite Drivers Of AWD Cars For Driving On 4WD-Only Trails

As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month ...
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Comparison of Fuel Economy and Exhaust Emission Tests of 4WD Vehicles using Single-Axis Chassis Dynamometer and Dual-Axis Chassis Dynamometer

ABSTRACT The demands of application of dual-axis chassis dynamometers (4WD-CHDY) have increased recently due to the improvement of performance of 4WD-CHDY and an increase in the number of 4WD vehicles ...