What is the difference between FWD and AWD?

The over-riding difference between AWD vs. FWD is simply where the engine will send its power. If you have FWD the engine power goes to the front axle. If you have AWD, the engine power goes to both (front and rear) axles.

What is the GM service 4 wheel drive message?

GM has issued a service bulletin # 09-04-21-001 to address a Service 4 Wheel Drive Message condition on the vehicles listed below. In addition to the Service 4 Wheel Drive Message, you may also have a C0387 or a C0569 trouble code stored.

What is the GM 4 wheel drive Bulletin?

What happens when service 4 wheel drive trouble codes are stored?

When the trouble codes are stored and the Service 4 Wheel Drive Message is displayed, the transfer case is inoperative for the rest of that particular key cycle. It will test again and reset the message on the next key cycle if the problem hasn’t been fixed. The codes may be stored with or without you requesting a transfer case shift.

Which is better front wheel drive or rear wheel drive?

Compared to FWD cars, RWD can handle more horsepower and torque., which is why it is used on pickups, SUVs, and high-performance vehicles as standard equipment. The cost of implementing RWD is a bit more expensive, however, and these days it is only reserved for utility vehicles such as trucks and SUVs.

Are there any front wheel drive pick ups?

They were essentially compact, front wheel drive cars with a flat bed in back instead of a back seat and a trunk. TOM: And there are several reasons why there are no full size, front wheel drive pick ups. One is that most of the weight on a pick up truck is already up front.

What makes up the front end of a car?

There are multiple components that comprise the modern front end suspension. Each of these parts are connected to providing steering input, power the front wheels and keep the front wheel in line so the vehicle will drive straight down the road.

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