All Wheel Drive vs. 4 Wheel Drive: Differences in Car vs Truck vs SUV

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All wheel drive and four wheel drive, they both drive all four wheels on a car or truck, so they must be pretty much the same, right? Well, not really. The similarities end somewhere after driving more than two wheels! Check out this video, and Len will tell you all about it!
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@fikilemkhize5776 3 жыл бұрын

Can a RWD pick up truck still do well off-road?

@SHAHMRUGESH 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO

@kornyque8081 4 жыл бұрын

All my life I have been wondering how all this works and what was the difference..thanks for the video learned a lot

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+korn yque Thanks for checking us out!

@TheBaron97 3 жыл бұрын

This is a freaking great video. So informative and well put together. Thanks a lot

@NextLevelNPC 9 ай бұрын

If you drink a shot every time he says "veerichle", you'll be dead before the end of the video.

@rancor7578 4 жыл бұрын

Sure have learned a lot from Lenny! Thanks for helping all of us out. Best wishes -be safe to all at 1a.

@GAMINGINMYCAR 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Now send me a awd kit for my 2.5l vw Jetta

@mbs5328 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the overview. I definitely needed it.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+MBS Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@marcossample3741 3 жыл бұрын

I have always enjoyed the videos you guys have provided! Your company has saved me over $3000 in auto repairs, by showing me how to do it myself, that's why I try to order my parts from your company when possible. Thank you!

@ahmadbaihaqi1839 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation! Best I've seen so far!

@d.b.cooper4495 Жыл бұрын

Was time for my "refresher course"...... Now I'm up to date again. Thanks!

@327mramos 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Fantastic video and great in depth details I had never thought about. Thank you for really putting all your AWD/4WD knowledge into this video. I've got a buddy who would like this!

@salvadorfierro4747 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, guys!! I like your videos and the techniques to do the job! God bless!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Salvador Fierro Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@Mike-zb7ts 9 ай бұрын

Clear, concise information. You are a great communicator.

@fatedtolive667 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, that was soooo very clear and helpful. Immediate sub👍

@Roolis77 Жыл бұрын

Thanks - what does then both differential do in 4x4 mode . You said its dangerous to drive in grippy conditions , because of possible binding and damage transfer case, but isn't it differential designed to prevent that? I cannot get the point where danger comes if both differential are there and axels are not locket. Please explain.

@bossmonl.a2035 Жыл бұрын

Best video on the topic by far. Thank you. 🔥🔥🔥

@laurierodney57 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely informative for a non mechanic trying to decide how to choose : )

@blackriderph4340 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Great video!

@deyvidbrian_mma 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks. I from Panama and i see your videos all the time i had a knowleading a lot with your videos.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Deyvid Brian Ureña Fernandéz Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@roberttoma7777 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation! Thanks

@jesusmayahua8510 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation 👌🏼

@luckychucky3426 3 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow you did a fantastic job I am so impressed I've had four wheel trucks right now I have a real real car I've often wondered about the other cars you explained it so well I enjoyed it I watched it all the way through excellent presentation I can't say enough

@changeisherenow 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video I needed to know about my 07 Chevrolet equinox when backing up the rear tires wasn't moving fast. And the front tires was spinning fast on ice

@stevenlivingston368 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, looking into a new vehicle

@herbertfranco5826 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation!

@kb8796 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks for the video....

@kingpin461 2 жыл бұрын

Great. Very detailed. Thanks

@jester832 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this explanation. Would love to see the Defender all time 4x4 explained

@jimmygreene284 Жыл бұрын

Good job. Thanks

@user-fl4ep5gu7m 3 жыл бұрын

Good explaining

@LondonCarnaval 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as usual 👌. Brilliantly explained 👌 Thank you for sharing this awesome video 👍👍👏👏😇

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+London Carnaval Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@CormanToth 2 жыл бұрын

"veer-hicle" Great video - enjoyed it!

@regentsuper3086 Жыл бұрын

Hey Buddy, Ur so skilful, so extra details explaining master. 🤝👍👍👍💯

@johnmacfarlane7539 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Have to admit I thought AWD vs 4WD was mainly a marketing thing. Btw in parts of this video your voice reminds me of Seth Green's.

@chrischery2733 3 жыл бұрын

I like your glasses it's very good to do a mechanic, thanks for showing the differently from 2 wheel drive, all wheel drive and 4x4 so now I definitely know

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Chris Chery Thanks for the feedback!

@MikeJones-rn5rs 3 жыл бұрын

Well done my friend

@MelvinG24 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! Thank you very much for all the information. I have learned a lot from you guys. I have a minor curiosity; based on the explanation, Are Trucks 4WD? So they can get more traction from the wheels?

@Mensaje22 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation iv seen on you tube and I like how you showed how it looks 👍😆😝

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Des M Thanks for the feedback!

@oasiasoasiaso 4 жыл бұрын

Two thumbs up :-) Thanks for the explanation.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Jürgen Bolke Thanks for checking us out!

@takhonri4225 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video to understand about 4WD.

@mohdaz-zuhrikumaran6610 4 жыл бұрын

a very simple explanation to understand ..

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+mohd aZ-zuhri Kumaran Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@jkanniappan 2 жыл бұрын

A perfect explanation.

@Spudmuffin00 3 жыл бұрын

The video made clear the difference between the 2 systems, which I wanted- thank you! I do not know what a "vericle" is. Guessing it's a vehicle, yes?

@Max-vh9eh 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao verhicle

@robertcruz6974 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Subaru. Great video.

@searaydrivingguy 2 жыл бұрын

I own AWD and 4X4, I like 4x4 better i like that you can turn it off when not in use and save your transfer case, AWD is great for rain and snow but i find it is a bit loud you hear the transfer case all the time and turning is not the same but it is great also perfect for winter driving.

@michaela1655 4 жыл бұрын

4WD is a big plus for towing, especially for boats using the boat launch.

@juanguardado1816 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone explain in detail

@abrammakgalemele3491 9 ай бұрын

Superb. 👌🏻

@KillerZero259 3 жыл бұрын

6:56: gave the video an immediate thumbs up once I heard him tell us the type of transmission

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+KillerZero259 Thanks for the feedback!

@dennisfalan1623 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question that I have not been able to find an answer to anywhere. I have a 2005 Ecalade AWD Both front tires have the same amount of side to side play, I have replaced both tie rods and both upper and lower ball joints the bushings in the control arms have no play. The wheel bearings have no play and are relatively new. I can't see ant play in the center link I got a great deal on this vehicle and it's in excellent condition but I can't figure this out any ideas? Thanks for all the great videos you guys have taught me a lot and are my go to for repairs.

@MrJwyne 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Nonchalont Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@Shahadatshuhan 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to know that

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Shahdot Shuhan Thanks for checking us out!

@honeycovin9665 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, now I understand a lot better. What about the Kia Sportage, that seems to be both AWD but you can then lick the differential and it seems to then function as as 4WD. I drive a lot of dirt roads that are mud soup when it rains. Which would be better?

@LiDong 3 жыл бұрын

Part-time 4WD=automatically mechanically locked center differential, forcing 50% power to front 2 wheels and 50% to back 2 wheels. If all differentials are locked, then mechanically 25% to each wheel. AWD cannot lock differentials but applies brakes to get traction, thus loses total power output (by braking). Not a problem on gravel roads, but in muds like farms, big difference.

@rhurtadorh32 2 жыл бұрын

4wd for the win.

@dogguyful 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍👍👌👌🙏🙏

@murcielago13 3 жыл бұрын

Informational... AND cute 😉

@jeffrentsch4318 4 жыл бұрын

RWD pickup has higher payload, all else being same. Good video just adding a bit of information.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+jeff rentsch Thanks for the feedback!

@j-man6001 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Now what’s the difference between a blown transmission and no-wheel drive ? lol

@mariagiordano3902 Жыл бұрын

misconception the AWD will never drive all 4 wheels at the same time only 4x4 and thats if you have a front and real locking differential .

@Gustoaggie Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 2022 grand Cherokee L limited Quadra track 1. It’s advertised as an all time 4wd. Is that basically all wheel drive?

@anakinandy 4 жыл бұрын

I have a crush on this man

@DanielField2023 4 жыл бұрын

Got a new 2020 Subaru Outback AWD With XM Mode best 4 wheel drives ever, and you get more safety than you can imagine with a Subaru.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Daniel 2020 Thanks for the feedback!

@derekloney5821 2 жыл бұрын

What is the easiest way to figure out if you're all wheel drive is actually working correctly? I'll give you an example I was up in the snow the other day and I parked at my friend's house. Then I ended up getting ready to leave the next morning and I couldn't get out I was stuck because there was a lot of ice underneath the rear tires because the way the snow was melting and then refreezing. Something I noticed is that the only tires that were spinning when my all wheel drive was engaged was the rear tires because I was able to see a bunch of stuff flinging up from the back but when I looked at the front there was nothing happening on either side I tried engaging my four-wheel drive and that didn't work either. So I'm not entirely sure what's going on. It's a 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 RT with an electronic switch that goes from all wheel drive to 4 wheel high to four wheel low but it's always in all-wheel drive unless I decided to switch it.

@guynall4025 Жыл бұрын

My jeep is a Quadra drive all time 4x4 love it in the snow tarted in a alwheel drive Subaru for it

@gerasimosasthenis1483 4 жыл бұрын

That guy has real charisma!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Gerasimos Asthenis Thanks for checking us out!

@guamuchil0817 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 grand Cherokee Altitude 4x4 is it really a 4x4 or AWD?

@pilot2020 4 жыл бұрын

Now explain the 4wd and awd honda system honda crv and pilot and they changed the system 07 to 11 said 4wd 2012 to 2020 has the said system but says awd now.??????

@jamesjrboynton2906 Жыл бұрын

Question. Which gives better mpg

@ApocGuy Жыл бұрын

and then you have Lada Niva, which is full time 4WD with lockable center differential :P all that car needed is good disel engine and both lockers.

@keeganbrown2644 4 жыл бұрын

I am entranced by this guys hand movements lol

@ruggedrebel5727 4 жыл бұрын

Replacing Rear Bumper and Rear Bumper Mounts on a 10th Gen F150!

@Ozarkprepper643 Жыл бұрын

Not all limited slips use clutches. Eaton makes the true track limited slip which uses gears. And even a locker will ratchet for turning if not under power. It uses cogs. Both differentials are damn near indestructible. Most all new four-wheel drives today are soft. In the old days we got out and disengage the hubs on the front axle to save wear and tear and fuel. Then they came out with the auto locking hubs. Today there is no option they just spin. The fact I haven't bought a new vehicle in over 30 years doesn't make me bitter. It only means I have dozens of classic vehicles that draw more attention than say a new Vet or Raptor. And saving that 30 30-50 Grand allows me to do a whole lot of playing.

@arsha123 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I used 4WH offroad and now its not coming back to normal 2WH, though the manuaul lever is moved to 2WH... can you lease guide what could be the issue ? and if there is a tweak to release the 4W ?

@jimjungle1397 Жыл бұрын

Some vehicles require reversing, driving in reverse, backing up, after switching back to 2WD. You may need to back up until it switches off the 4WD. Switch the lever to 2WH first while standing still, then back up in reverse. Do this some place where you have a lot of distance to back up.

@kenbred46 3 жыл бұрын

Now I was once told that if you spin a wheel, while on a lift, that is the two wheels on an axle spin in opposite directions, that is not a true 4wd, as when on a slippery surface only 1 wheel per axle will spin.

@petergerdes1094 3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm nitpicking but it doesn't send the same amount of power to all four wheels. It sends the same amount oof torque. Power is just energy per unit time so if it sent the same amount of power to all four wheels they would all do the same amount of work during any period of time. Work is force times distance so consider the case where one wheel spins freely and the other four are unable to overcome friction (e.g one wheel is on slippery ice). Distance traveled by the 3 stationary wheels is 0 so too is the total energy imparted but the spinning wheel puts energy into both it's angular velocity and overcoming the drag from friction. Practically just observe that if 3 wheels are totally still and the fourth is slipping only the last tire warms up because it's the only one receiving any power.

@leargt9rgt986 3 жыл бұрын

Is 2009 Rav4 4wd or awd

@geraldstewart2556 Ай бұрын

My Jeep is 4X4. However, I don't have the option to turn the 4X4 on or off. So does that make it a 4X4/AWD?

@madanbantawa9565 2 жыл бұрын

Can you explain us about the drive train(4x4) on Jeep Wrangler 4xe .

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Madan Bantawa We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@videos8601 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@mauricehogan2888 Жыл бұрын

I have a big grand Cherokee Laredo and I was told it was a 4 by 4 But there are no switches or anything inside the vehicle to indicate that and most of the jeeps I has so far ahead some type of switch to switch into 4 by 4 mode this one doesn't

@joubess 4 жыл бұрын

I have not heard "positraction" since the early 1990s.

@cutthroat0075591 4 жыл бұрын

I have an AWD Vehricle. Always wondered how it worked.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+boss tycoon Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@G-Dubbs 4 жыл бұрын

😁

@scavenger_0898 8 ай бұрын

I noticed that Car chassis is way too corroded, is that still safe?

@Rgf1998 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 Durango R T AWD. But will not move in AWD or 2wd low. It will only move in 4wd high

@pikiaogq 3 жыл бұрын

Is AWD consuming more fuel than 4WD?

@SHAHMRUGESH 2 жыл бұрын

LIKE, GREAY VIDEO

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+SHAH MRUGESH Thanks for the feedback!

@yourstruly7895 2 жыл бұрын

My suv 4x4 light is on and I didn’t put it in 4wD. Is there a way or something to get it turned off? I’m in a 06 mercury mountaineer. Help! The manual is no help at all

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Yours Truly 78 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@samuelfernandez454 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 jeep compass... it is bad if I activate the 4x4 to tow my tools trailer even on dry pavement ?? Because its a lil heavy..... or it doesn't matter.... I live in Upstate New York and we have a lot of hills everywhere..

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Samuel Fernandez It would depend on the weight you're towing.

@tenzackyogi1742 4 жыл бұрын

As a New Yorker, I would suggest how bad is your wheel bearings and tires.. thats all calculated. You're driving 2008 Jeep. Something need to upgrade to make efficiency. Gotta go. Goodluck..

@ar-xd5ch 4 жыл бұрын

Sería muy bueno si lo subtitularan

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+ar7 Thanks for the feedback!

@mottsseaunuu4457 3 жыл бұрын

AWD Vehicle...got it! Thanks.

@alejandrobatista2481 Жыл бұрын

Full-time 4WD gang here

@JS-qj2sg 2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to AWD systems who manufacturers the best AWD.

@MrIdasam 3 жыл бұрын

So what would the Flintstone's car be?

@christopherdavis754 3 жыл бұрын

Depends...is Betty Wilma or Dino in the back?

@chachreyes2102 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid 👍 Sooo, how about fuel (gas)? I’m guessing front wheel drive and rear wheel drive are the most economical on gas?? Compared to the AWD vs the 4X4? So if u could place in order from which is more fuel economical, which is best… best on fuel,… 1. (…), 2. (…) & 3. (…). Thanks 😊