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Thai · 01-30-2003, 10:11 AM

Eric,

Well, drivetrain wear MAY increase if you use full-time 4wd. However, this system has been out for a long time...and i know of NO report of any type of failure or premature wear & tear. The center diff being GEAR-based helps a lot in keeping maintenance to a bare minimum.

Tire wear will actually be more even if you use full-time setting...you may not even need to rotate according to some owners!

Fuel economy is the main reason to avoid getting full-time 4wd. But from EPA ratings, there is little difference between V6 and V8.

Hope this helps.

01-30-2003, 10:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Thai Snowflake, Guns, & Texas! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 11,905	Eric, Well, drivetrain wear MAY increase if you use full-time 4wd. However, this system has been out for a long time...and i know of NO report of any type of failure or premature wear & tear. The center diff being GEAR-based helps a lot in keeping maintenance to a bare minimum. Tire wear will actually be more even if you use full-time setting...you may not even need to rotate according to some owners! Fuel economy is the main reason to avoid getting full-time 4wd. But from EPA ratings, there is little difference between V6 and V8. Hope this helps. __________________ 2010 Toyota Prius V with ATP (daily driver) 2008 Toyota Sienna Salsa Red Pearl 2wd Limited (urban family "land cruiser") 2009 Acura TSX Palladium (wife's car) Off-roading Videos of My G I AM FAMOUS!! "Everyday is Halloween on the Internet"