1st silly question...4WD

[stormdancer]

Bear with me....

Is it better for me to leave it in 4wd or continue to switch it back and forth ( I don't want "stuff" wearing out) I often need it for my driveway, but then the main roads are clear.

Does the temperature outside make a difference? If it's REALLY cold...Zero or below...does that affect things??

Is it ok to just leave it in 4wd...even on dry roads?

I am assuming that there are "parts" associated with 4wd that need to be lubed...how often does that need to be done? Is it standard procedure if I take it to... say...jiffy lube....or some such place?

PHEW... I am exhausted...LOL

Stormdancer

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Bear with me....

Is it better for me to leave it in 4wd or continue to switch it back and forth ( I don't want "stuff" wearing out) I often need it for my driveway, but then the main roads are clear.

Does the temperature outside make a difference? If it's REALLY cold...Zero or below...does that affect things??

Is it ok to just leave it in 4wd...even on dry roads?

I am assuming that there are "parts" associated with 4wd that need to be lubed...how often does that need to be done? Is it standard procedure if I take it to... say...jiffy lube....or some such place?

PHEW...

Stormdancer

This 4wd is fine to drive on dry pavement in 4wd provided the center diff is NOT locked.

Toyota says to use 4wd at least once a month for 10 miles (or something like that, it's in the book).

At some point changing back and forth will wear stuff out. That point; who knows. I wouldn't switch back and forth in 20 times in 2 miles but I say use it when you want it.

Some have reported difficulty switching into 4wd when the temps get low as in 25F or lower. If you think it'll be slick when you come out of work or leave the house in the morning park it in 4wd (remember, no problem driving in 4wd on dry pavement).


:cheers:

 

[stormdancer]

thanks for the reply cj3flyr

I really like the way it feels/handles in 4wd. Not sure why that is since I grew up on 2wd in LOTS of conditions. I guess I just wanted to make sure that keeping it in 4wd most of the time was ok. I'm not a big fan of switching stuff back and forth all the time....must be my experiences with POS vehicles....LOL

Stormdancer

 

[CJ3Flyr]

thanks for the reply cj3flyr

I really like the way it feels/handles in 4wd. Not sure why that is since I grew up on 2wd in LOTS of conditions. I guess I just wanted to make sure that keeping it in 4wd most of the time was ok. I'm not a big fan of switching stuff back and forth all the time....must be my experiences with POS vehicles....LOL

Stormdancer

Leaving it 4wd is fine... To answer your first question better about servicing (I didn't RTFQ the 1st time:bash: )
1) Of course axle and t-case fluids should be monitored and changed periodically.
2) The F & R driveshafts both have grease fittings. They should be greased regularly. There's a 'sticky' in the maint section of this forum about the zerk fittings.

:cheers:

 

[stormdancer]

(I didn't RTFQ the 1st time:bash: )
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:cheers:

UM....RTFQ.....???

WTF does that stand for...LOL

I do REALLY like the "hammering guys "though...LOL

Sorry, It's late, although later for u than me

stormdancer

 

[r32]

UM....RTFQ.....???

WTF does that stand for...LOL

I do REALLY like the "hammering guys "though...LOL

Sorry, It's late, although later for u than me

stormdancer

RTFQ = Read The F***ing Question

:bigok:

I like the way it drives in 4WD too, but only use it when I really need it.

 

[alaskaman]

When the roads are dry you probably won't want to use 4WD but if you are going to encounter ice and snow on side streets AND you are not going over 60 mph on dry roads I would suggest leaving your vehicle in 4WD as it is true at lower temps it can be a challenge to get the gears to shift to and from 4WD. that said, if you drive on ice and snow a lot near or in Chitown you may want to invest in some beefier tires (many threads here search tires). If you want to drive the vehicle in snow but want more control, lock the differential but before you pull into your garage unlock it.

Welcome, Bienvenue, Velcomen

 

[stormdancer]

When the roads are dry you probably won't want to use 4WD but if you are going to encounter ice and snow on side streets AND you are not going over 60 mph on dry roads I would suggest leaving your vehicle in 4WD as it is true at lower temps it can be a challenge to get the gears to shift to and from 4WD. that said, if you drive on ice and snow a lot near or in Chitown you may want to invest in some beefier tires (many threads here search tires). If you want to drive the vehicle in snow but want more control, lock the differential but before you pull into your garage unlock it.

Welcome, Bienvenue, Velcomen

Thanks for the info Alaskaman..I don't drive over 40 on a daily basis so this works for me. Lockiing the dif is a whole "nother learning thread for me. I don't think i need to lock for my situation, so no worries there.

Yeah...I've lurked here for a few months...and tried to keep up with all of the tire threads...LOL

On my list...

Stormdancer...

Who is enjoying a balmy 15....must be MUCH colder where you are???

Do you use a block heater?...I like the idea but not sure that I really need that where I am...

10 below is rare....

stormdancer

 

[CJ3Flyr]

...not going over 60 mph on dry roads...

The only 'restriction' is to not make the switch above 100km/hr (62mph). The V8 guys are always in 4hi. I run mine well in excess of 62mph on the highway in 4hi regularly.


Diff Locked Mode: Without re-reading the book I don't know if there's a restriction on running above 62mph with the center diff locked. If it's slick enough to run with the center diff lock I wouldn't want to go that fast anyways.

In fact you can shift from 4hi to 2hi at any speed. (Not that I recommend it.) You can NOT switch from 2hi to 4hi unless you're below 62mph.

All this means leaving it in 4wd isn't a negative except for the slight mpg hit.

:cheers: