Sean Gardner
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Are there any times that you should and should not be using 4 wheel drive. Like going in reverse or making tight turns.
using 4 wheel drive
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No = Dry pavement , Making super tight turns, Lightly wet roads
Yes = Snow, heavy rain, flooded roads, ice, dirt, off road, beach, sand, mud,
Basic, but to the point
Todd Z
Yes = Snow, heavy rain, flooded roads, ice, dirt, off road, beach, sand, mud,
Basic, but to the point
Todd Z
Personally, that would be on an as needed basis. If you are driving in heavy rain, but getting good traction, leave the 4x4 off. Driving through flooded roads, you get the "de de de" award.
Tom
Gavin Allan
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I just leave mine in "auto" and let it decide when to go in an out.
EddieS'04
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Gavin, his is an '05..isnt the 4x4 system different from '07 and '08?
Gavin Allan
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Gavin, his is an '05..isnt the 4x4 system different from '07 and '08?
Yeah, a lot different.
The 4WD system on the older tracs should not be engaged unless there is provision for the tires to slip a bit due to the lack of a center differential. I would not use the 4WD on wet pavement (in the rain), or even off-road if it were not wet and/or very loose. If the tires cannot slip, it puts one hell of a strain on the drivetrain.
Yeah, a lot different.
The 4WD system on the older tracs should not be engaged unless there is provision for the tires to slip a bit due to the lack of a center differential. I would not use the 4WD on wet pavement (in the rain), or even off-road if it were not wet and/or very loose. If the tires cannot slip, it puts one hell of a strain on the drivetrain.
