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Re:4WD vs. AWD. What's the Difference? by mariusc23 on Saturday August 27, 2016 @09:38PM (#12374935)
The reasoning I've heard is that your differential will get worn out.
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Re:4WD vs. AWD. What's the Difference? by lsllc on Saturday August 27, 2016 @10:23PM (#12375039)
That makes no sense to me. Unless you are driving in straight lines, the 4 wheels will always be turning at different rates (and consequently, the front and back axles will be rotating at different rates).
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