What to know if my 2000/2001 lexus RX300 is a 4WD

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03-18-18, 05:42 AM

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What to know if my 2000/2001 lexus RX300 is a 4WD

I want to know if my 2000/2001 Lexus RX300 is a 4WD

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03-18-18, 07:07 AM

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After you bought it?
Go look underneath the rear bumper. All the way down, sorta have to get your face close to ground. Do you see rear differential and driveaxles? Then it's an AWD. Those are not 4WD vehicles, they are AWD vehicles. Landcruiser and 4Runner are 4WD.

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03-18-18, 07:08 AM

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Also, on pillar B sticker it should give you model and VIN. Write VIN down and go to any VIN decoder online.

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03-18-18, 10:35 AM

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As Ukrkoz said, look between the two rear wheels from below. If there is beam like structure only then it is FWD. If there os pumpkin with shafts going to each rear wheel then it is AWD.

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