2001 outback AWD info

[Bryce]

Where can I find out exactly what kind of AWD the 2001 Outback has? and how
it works? For example, what does it mean when the back left wheel is
spinning and the other ones aren't doing a thing... etc....or the front
right, etc.

I mean, is this 2001 Outback REALLY all wheel drive or is that just
marketing?

I need to find out exaclty how it operates, etc. so I can compare it to how
my Mazda MPV 4 wheel drive operates.

For example, it would be nice to know what kind of things I should be using
the MPV for and what things I should be using the Outback for.

Thanks for any helpful info you might send my way.

Bryce.

 

[John Rethorst]

Where can I find out exactly what kind of AWD the 2001 Outback has? and how
it works? For example, what does it mean when the back left wheel is
spinning and the other ones aren't doing a thing... etc....or the front
right, etc.

I mean, is this 2001 Outback REALLY all wheel drive or is that just
marketing?

it's really AWD, but the kind depends on the transmission. IIRC cars with manual
gearboxes have 50/50 f/r, but the automatics are different. I think they favor
the front wheels, but don't know how much. I also think that there's limited
slip left/right for the rear wheels, but don't know if that's true for the front.