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Today i watched a 2000 or so Subaru OUtback AWD slid into a ditch, so the front was in the snow bank, and she was stuck, only one wheel has to loose traction in the front or back and your screwed. So i hooked up my towstrap and with easy pulled her right out slowly, didnt wanna do any damage. She thanked me and drove off, i felt pretty happy seeing as my old subaru pulled a new one out.

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Welcome to differntial class 101 and urban subaru (and 4wd) myth #27. You have two of these (three if you have a manual)

 

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

 

(hey they updated it)

 

The link also explains what happens on ice. Manual 4wd is also only 2WD, one per axle if you are in a bad situation. Exceptions are lockers and limited slip differntials)

I'm sort of drained here so maybe someone will explain it better, but treating all 4 wheels equally makes for the best handling and saftey. Also realize that AWD (true awd) is used in all conditions to maintain balance in the car. Rain is one condition where raods are slick but AWD is vastly better then 2wd.

 

nipper

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