AWD or FWD - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Jul 24, 2024 · FWD takes over to deliver the efficient performance you expect from the new Rogue. If slippery conditions or a loss of traction are detected, AWD kicks in immediately to deliver excess …
What exactly holds a drive shaft into a FWD transmission, and how to ...
Feb 9, 2025 · I am replacing all of the struts on my 2004 Toyota Corolla with new quick-struts. I already did the passenger side, which was not too difficult, and cleaned up the rotor with a sanding block and …
Do tires have to match on FWD vehicles? Well, no, of course not, what ...
Sep 27, 2011 · The difference between fwd and awd is the type of differential. On most awd systems, somewhere in the system is some type of limited slip device, and a different tire will chew that up. On …
AWD vs FWD on snow/ice - Safety - Car Talk Community
Feb 13, 2019 · Honda CRV (awd) versus Toyota Avalon (fwd) On an interstate drive, mostly level during snowy weather, is AWD substantially safer? Specifically, the main threat is spinouts. Real bad with …
Best tires on front or rear? - Car Talk Community
May 20, 2012 · Rotating tires requires that you put the (slightly) better pair on the axle that creates the most wear (the front axle in all FWD cars and most others.) This is directly contradictory to putting …
Front wheel drive towing capacity - Car Talk Community
Oct 1, 2008 · Generally, rear wheel drive vehicles have a higher towing capacity than FWD vehicles, but there are FWD minivans that can tow 3,500 pounds (Odyssey and Sienna).
Toyota Sienna AWD or FWD? - Car Talk Community
Dec 24, 2010 · Hi there, I am looking to buy a 04 or 05 Toyota Sienna. I can’t decide if I should get an AWD or FWD. I wonder if I get the AWD, do i still need winter tires (we live in Denver and want to go …
2018 Toyota Highlander - Unhappy with used car
Jan 15, 2025 · 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited we just bought from Corwin Toyota in Colorado Springs. The car is currently there getting fixed and serviced for lurching forward issues on gas pedal is …
Advantages/Disadvantages of AWD vs. FWD vs. etc, etc
Feb 3, 2010 · AWD advantages; good traction in all kinds of weather AWD disadvantages:more expesnive to buy, uses more fuel, higher maintenance and repair costs, Tires need to be exact same …
In front-wheel drive, does parking brake securear wheels?
Dec 2, 2010 · The parking brake (sometimes erroneously referred to as the “emergency brake”) acts only on the rear wheels of modern cars–including those that are front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, …