Jan 5, 2025 · Recently, the “Service All Wheel Drive System” has been coming on at startup. I can dismiss it, and it doesn’t come on while driving. There are no apparent symptoms. Car has 42,000 …

Aug 30, 2014 · I know that with an all-wheel drive vehicle, you have to keep the tire tread depth about the same. and, if you need to replace a tire when the others are partially worn, you should replace all …

Jan 4, 2011 · I own a 2009 Subaru Forester, and I am very impressed with its traction - invaluable during our North Dakota winters. However, the owner’s manual advises to ONLY use the temporary spare …

May 20, 2012 · On the front. On a rear wheel drive vehicle, if the new tires are on the rear and the skins are on front and you step on the brakes, the front brakes can lock up on a slick surface while the …

Mar 2, 2011 · On a recent weekend in the wilds of PA, we needed to install tire chains on three vehicles, all 4wd/awd. Most were of the opinion that it was best to chain the front wheels, but discussion …

Jun 3, 2010 · The towing rate for a 4-wheel drive is 4,500. Does the AWD, which turns the tire if needed, the same as a 4-wheel drive, which runs all four wheels all the time?

Feb 17, 2009 · You do not NEED all wheel drive, but if you don’t mind the reduction in fuel mileage it might give you a little extra security. I really appreciate my Subaru’s AWD system when there’s snow …

Feb 20, 2010 · What is the difference between AWD & Full Time 4WD? Can a vehicle have AWD (or 4WD) and not have Limited Slip Differential? If Limited Slip Differential gives traction to the wheel or …

Aug 4, 2012 · What are your thoughts on using a 2008 Honda CRV AWD on the beaches in NC . I have experience driving on the beach and plan to air down the tires to 19psi. In the past I have rented a …

Sep 1, 2008 · Because of the all-wheel-drive, the maximum acceptable difference in tire circumference is 1/4 inch. After you divide by 2 x Pi, this corresponds to a difference in tread depth of a little more …