How to Understand All-Wheel-Drive and 4-Wheel Drive

When some people hear the terms 4-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive, they tend to think that the two terms are the same thing. In some ways that are true, but in fact, they are two separate applications of all four wheels on a vehicle having power instead of just two.

Four-wheel-drive has been around longer, so it is more familiar to most people. This type of powertrain uses a lower gear ratio and a split differential in order to power all four wheels. This is found mainly on pickup trucks and larger SUVs that are used in off-road situations.

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Getting Your Vehicle Ready for the Road

There are several things you need to do to make sure that your vehicle is ready for the road, especially if you're going on a long trip. Before you travel, here are some of the things you should discuss with your mechanic to make sure your trip is a successful one.

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Why Choosing A Dealership For Repairs May Be The Smart Choice

When your vehicle needs to be worked on you will typically have two options, take it to a dealership or to an independent mechanic. Both of these are excellent options with their own pros and cons associated with them, and our team at Cavender Toyota is here to break them down for our local customers.

Taking your vehicle to a dealership ensures that you are getting OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts. Every part is made with the same level of quality standards and is exactly the same as the part you are replacing which means it will perform exactly the…

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Oxidized Headlights and How to Clean Them

Since most headlights are made of plastic or polycarbonate, the problem of lights becoming cloudy is a common incidence. The cloudiness comes as a result of oxidation that naturally occurs over time. Oxidized headlights are not necessarily as a result of poor maintenance since even the most meticulous of vehicle owners are culprits.

 

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