Re: Re: Re: re:4 wheel drive

From: Merullo (Merullo@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu Sep 24 1998 - 10:03:02 EDT


What I meant was, doesnt a 4x4 consume slightly less fuel in part-time 2wd
mode than a 4x4 running in full-time 4wd mode?

As far as superiority of 4wd to 2wd, I am a firm believer in it.

>
> <<Isnt 2wd more efficient? I thought that that was the reason for
> part-time systems.>>
> Not sure I understand what your saying here... 2wd drive is certainly
> more efficient as there are fewer parts and therefore less weight and
> power drain/distribution (I.E. everything the engine can put out goes



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