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   Michael Trew to bruce bowser   
   Re: what is AWD   
   18 Feb 23 22:14:02   
   
   From: michael.trew@att.net   
      
   On 2/8/2023 12:49, bruce bowser wrote:   
   > On Monday, June 4, 1990 at 8:38:36 AM UTC-4, John Mullen wrote:   
   >> Exactly what is the difference between AWD and 4WD. I'm looking for   
   >> a brief description as well as technical description of the working   
   >> parts. Thanks. .signature ????? John J. Mullen   
   >> mus...@b.gp.cs.cmu.edu CSD/RI Operator, Computer Science Office:   
   >> WeH 3610, Office Phone: (412) 555-CARZ   
   >   
   > In "alt usage english", do I hear that AWD is 4WD?  All wheel drive   
   > is four wheel drive?  Just sayin' ... oh, I mean askin'.   
      
   AWD is power to all wheels, all the time.  4WD can be selected from 2WD   
   to 4WD.  Some have a "S (slow) or L (low)" range in addition to "high"   
   4WD where it gears down, for off-road driving or climbing out of mud,   
   snow, etc.   
      
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