DRIVETRAIN
The system in a motor vehicle that connects the transmission to the
drive axles
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (Four-wheel drive, AWD, 4WD, or
4x4)
Your vehicle has all wheel drive (AWD) if all four wheels receive
power from the engine. This includes four wheel drive (4WD)
vehicles. This type of system is usually found in Pickups and
SUV's. To determine if your vehicle is All-Wheel Drive you will
find an extra lever in the cab, or a switch on the dash to take the
vehicle in and out of four wheel drive.
FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)
Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles have power only going to the front
wheels. Most sedans and vans fall into this category. To determine
if you vehicle has Front-Wheel Drive, check your engine. The engine
is mounted cross wise in the front of the car, and power goes
through the transmission directly to the front wheels only.
Your owners manual will also tell you what drivetrain your
vehicle has.
Written by hitchweb
on May 8th, 2013