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How Do I Tell If My 2008 Rx350 Is Awd?


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Recently purchased a CPO RX350 2008. It was advertised as AWD but there are no markings indicating that and not specified in owners manual. When I called to register it, the customer service rep couldn't tell if it was an AWD not by the vin. I remember reading previously that the H in the VIN indicated AWD and a G indicated a FWD, but this was for the RX330. Anybody know how to confirm by VIN if awd for the 350?

Thanks!

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Recently purchased a CPO RX350 2008. It was advertised as AWD but there are no markings indicating that and not specified in owners manual. When I called to register it, the customer service rep couldn't tell if it was an AWD not by the vin. I remember reading previously that the H in the VIN indicated AWD and a G indicated a FWD, but this was for the RX330. Anybody know how to confirm by VIN if awd for the 350?

Thanks!

Look at the rear axle.

With driveshaft=awd

Without driveshaft=2wd

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Recently purchased a CPO RX350 2008. It was advertised as AWD but there are no markings indicating that and not specified in owners manual. When I called to register it, the customer service rep couldn't tell if it was an AWD not by the vin. I remember reading previously that the H in the VIN indicated AWD and a G indicated a FWD, but this was for the RX330. Anybody know how to confirm by VIN if awd for the 350?

Thanks!

Even if you discover that you have "AWD" please keep in mind that your RX is PRIMARILY a patently UNSAFE FWD when operating with wintertime adverse roadbed conditions. The RX uses 3 simple, fully open, diff'ls, front, center and rear. That results in it being a simple ONE-WHEEL-DRIVE except AFTER wheel/spin/slip occurs in which case TC, Traction Control, activates.

Late model RXes have the ability to switch off TC.

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