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Now I am wondering.......... V70-XC70 1998

posted by  rancher rick on  Fri Dec 10 08:02 CST 2010
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Hi,
A few days ago my wife got her `03 XC stuck in some snow here on the ranch while backing out of the driveway. The snow was close to a foot deep & as we`d had a Chinook overnite the snow was "wet". Anyway the tires just kept spinning anytime I put it in drive. Yes, as soon I detected just "spin" I took my foot off the gas.
This car has Nokian winter tires so I expected better results with AWD. Does this sound like the AWD may not be functioning, period? She had the bevel gear replaced just as the warranty was close to expiry due to previous owner`s possible abuse.
My GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 does way better in snow even with tires that soon need replacement.
Is there something about AWD I`m not understanding?
Thoughts on this issue much appreciated.
Rich






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New 1 either blizzaks rock or AWD is stuck [V70-XC70][1998]
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