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How can I be sure my vehicle is a 4x4 / AWD?

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Old 09-18-2011, 09:27 PM
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Question How can I be sure my vehicle is a 4x4 / AWD?

I bought a pre-owned Volvo XC90 - 2007 3.2 V6 AWD. Or at least that's what it says on the car and the paperwork.


Even in the dry, this car regularly spins the front wheels and there is fairly significant torque steer on acceleration.


In the wet, the car stood still today on a hill with the front wheels scrabbling for grip. I owned a AWD Volvo XC90 previously but never experienced wheelspin or torque steer...


How can I be sure before I approach the dealer about this?
 
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Old 09-19-2011, 06:18 AM
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Look to see if there is a rear differential. Our 02 V70XC almost never tourqe steers or spins wheels, with a functioning AWD, as I'm sure your other 90 does not as well. The "new" one is either 2wd or the awd is not functioning.
 
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Old 09-19-2011, 12:11 PM
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maybe your transfer case does not work, i mean drive chain is out from transfer case, (diferential)
 
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Whoa... get it checked for sure.....
 
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