2005 AWD/4WD 5.7 Durango.
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2005 AWD/4WD 5.7 Durango.
I have a 2005 5.7 Hemi Durango. It is an AWD/4WD. It is in AWD at all times unless I put it in 4hi or 4lo. I have a friend thata says there is no need in saying it is a AWD/4WD because it is the same thing and it's just a 4WD....so my question is, are they the same thing or not? On my **** (or switch or whatever) it only says AWD, 4hi, or 4lo.
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AWD and 4WD(hi/lo) are not the same thing. I don't know the mechanical difference definitions, but you will get stuck in areas with AWD that you probably won't in 4WD.
Auto Trader does a better job of explaining this than I could.
"But AWD is not the same thing as 4WD - and it's arguably false advertising to lead people to believe otherwise. Each system works differently and offers different levels of capability.
Four-wheel-drive means a drive system in which the engine's power is (or can be) transmitted to all four wheels through a two-speed transfer case and drive axles. The transfer case's main function is to provide a gear-reduction feature and the ability to shift the vehicle into 4WD Low range. 4WD Low range is designed for severe conditions such as pulling through heavy snow or mud, or slowly climbing up (or inching down) a backwoods hunting trail. For this reason, 4WD systems offer superior capability off-road and in really sticky situations where an AWD vehicle would very likely get stuck."
More reading if your interested.
AWD vs. 4WD
Auto Trader does a better job of explaining this than I could.
"But AWD is not the same thing as 4WD - and it's arguably false advertising to lead people to believe otherwise. Each system works differently and offers different levels of capability.
Four-wheel-drive means a drive system in which the engine's power is (or can be) transmitted to all four wheels through a two-speed transfer case and drive axles. The transfer case's main function is to provide a gear-reduction feature and the ability to shift the vehicle into 4WD Low range. 4WD Low range is designed for severe conditions such as pulling through heavy snow or mud, or slowly climbing up (or inching down) a backwoods hunting trail. For this reason, 4WD systems offer superior capability off-road and in really sticky situations where an AWD vehicle would very likely get stuck."
More reading if your interested.
AWD vs. 4WD
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AWD is the back wheels transfer torque (power) to each other depending on which wheel is slipping. Transfers power to the rear passenger wheel or the rear drivers wheel.
FWD (4x4) transfers power to one of the wheels either in the rear or the front depending on which wheel is slipping and losing traction. Transfer power to the front axle or the rear axle to power the drivers side or the passenger side wheel.
FWD (4x4) transfers power to one of the wheels either in the rear or the front depending on which wheel is slipping and losing traction. Transfer power to the front axle or the rear axle to power the drivers side or the passenger side wheel.