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Old 01-14-11, 09:25 PM
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HI, people.

I own 00 LExus RX. my vin code is jt6gf1ouxy0072980 so it look like 4WD, but when i did smog test they put only front wheels to dynamo rolls, rear wheels were static.

How it can be?
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Looks like it's FWD

http://www.fastautosales.com/527153/car

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2771654-post5.html
Old 01-15-11, 12:07 PM
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so its possible to turn off rear wheels? Cuz, i remember at smog test they put only front two wheels
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I'm 99% sure you have front wheel drive not 4 wheel drive.
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I would have to agree. If they thought it was AWD, they never would have put only the front wheels on the rollers. Do you have a driveshaft under the car?
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Hmm, there r really no drive shaft under. So why Sticker on the door and vin under the glass have G letter?
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Originally Posted by Emilaman
Hmm, there r really no drive shaft under. So why Sticker on the door and vin under the glass have G letter?
G means FWD.
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damn it=) I thought FWD is Four Wheel Drive =))
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Oh, well, you probably get better mileage than all of us AWD folks, and FWD should do just fine for you in California!!
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