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2018+ AWD button leave on?

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#1 ·
Is it harmful to the vehicle to leave it in awd all the time? I just recently bought a 2020 equinox and it has the button to place it in awd. But will it hurt the vehicle to just leave awd on in case of a slip like most vehicles are?
 
#3 ·
The ability to turn AWD off is a plus in my opinion; not only are less components turning/wearing, but fuel efficiency is improved when turned off.

If you are anticipating a reduced traction situation, by all means, turn it on. Otherwise there's no good reason to be driving around all of the time with it engaged.

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#4 ·
My 'nox is full time AWD but others in my fleet are selectable. I leave my Traverse in FWD but do select AWD every so often for a few miles so system fluids get circulated inside through their bearings and passages. In the Traverse there's a lot of wheel spin when having to hammer down to get out into traffic so putting it into AWD is very helpful also.
 
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