Can you drive on the freeway in 4H?
12-11-2017, 10:34 AM
#91
I do it all the time in the winter at highway speeds and I've been doing it the past 3 winters with my F-150. Also did it with my Xterra for 8 years. No issues. Read below...
Just don't engage or disengage when you're on the gas. Coast, let it switch and then carry on. No issues going in and out of 4x4 at highway speeds as long as you're at a constant coasting speed. If there's a fairly tight turn, I would run in 2wd and slow down. And if you exit the highway/freeway and are about to make a tight/intersection turn and the roads are more clear, don't forget to disengage 4x4 beforehand.
Just don't engage or disengage when you're on the gas. Coast, let it switch and then carry on. No issues going in and out of 4x4 at highway speeds as long as you're at a constant coasting speed. If there's a fairly tight turn, I would run in 2wd and slow down. And if you exit the highway/freeway and are about to make a tight/intersection turn and the roads are more clear, don't forget to disengage 4x4 beforehand.
12-11-2017, 11:02 AM
#92
Senior Member
I'm obviously not an expert, but coming out my drive way in 2WD fishtail all over the place, but in 4H it doesn't, like I said, I'm no expert on traction control, but it seems this would be more than a coincidence, right? Also, on the highway the corners are gradual, does that make a difference? I'll stay in 2WD for the time being, thanks.
R/
Travis
R/
Travis
anywho - 2wd with electric locker - and I put 300 or so lbs of sand in the bed towards the end of fall. makes worlds of difference on cold wet days and on ice.
I would not be going 60 with black ice conditions on the road - commute or not.
12-11-2017, 11:41 PM
#93
Senior Member
Sure, just use it correctly.
"Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode
is only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces"
"4H (4X4 HIGH)
Provides mechanically locked four-wheel
drive power to both the front and rear
wheels for use in off-road or winter
conditions such as deep snow, sand or
mud. This mode is not for use on dry
pavement.
4L (4X4 LOW)
Provides mechanically locked four-wheel
drive power to both the front and rear
wheels for use on low traction surfaces,
but does so with additional gearing for
increased torque multiplication. Intended
only for off-road applications such as deep
sand, steep grades, or pulling heavy
objects. 4L (4X4 low) will not engage while
your vehicle is moving above 3 mph
(5 km/h); this is normal and should be no
reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to or
from 4L (4X4 low) for proper operation
4A (4X4 AUTO)
Provides electronic controlled four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and
rear wheels, as required, for increased
traction. This is appropriate for all on-road
driving conditions, including dry road
surfaces, but is especially useful on wet
pavement, snow, dirt, or gravel."
Quoted from page 193 of your owners manual.
"Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode
is only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces"
"4H (4X4 HIGH)
Provides mechanically locked four-wheel
drive power to both the front and rear
wheels for use in off-road or winter
conditions such as deep snow, sand or
mud. This mode is not for use on dry
pavement.
4L (4X4 LOW)
Provides mechanically locked four-wheel
drive power to both the front and rear
wheels for use on low traction surfaces,
but does so with additional gearing for
increased torque multiplication. Intended
only for off-road applications such as deep
sand, steep grades, or pulling heavy
objects. 4L (4X4 low) will not engage while
your vehicle is moving above 3 mph
(5 km/h); this is normal and should be no
reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to or
from 4L (4X4 low) for proper operation
4A (4X4 AUTO)
Provides electronic controlled four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and
rear wheels, as required, for increased
traction. This is appropriate for all on-road
driving conditions, including dry road
surfaces, but is especially useful on wet
pavement, snow, dirt, or gravel."
Quoted from page 193 of your owners manual.
12-12-2017, 09:11 AM
#94
No fart cans allowed
Oh and if you somehow think Calgary is super special cause of snow. I am not overly impressed. According to the Calgary Airport you only. You only average 50 inches of snowfall a year. Michigan on my side of the state we average 90 inches a year. And Newhampshire which you so graciously scoff at they are no expert in winter driving, average twice the snow Calgary gets and some places quadruple what calgary gets.
Local scene happens 5-6 times year here. No 4wd going to save you here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9fI5M6_XVk
Local scene happens 5-6 times year here. No 4wd going to save you here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9fI5M6_XVk
12-12-2017, 09:24 AM
#95
93 posts before the OP's question was fully answered. LMAO
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12-12-2017, 09:45 AM
#96
Senior Member
I run studded winter tires for this issue. Here in NE ive had many mornings driving up to Boston where I see wreck and wreck because of black ice at intersections or at the bottom of hills. The studs make all the difference on ice, and even then while going slow I've had a few situations where I had to clinch my cheeks and cross my fingers. The only thing I've found that helps on black ice is going slow and being aware. When its really bad out I constantly check my brakes to see if I'm on a sheet of ice or not. Better to know before you have to stop.
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12-12-2017, 11:36 AM
#99
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12-12-2017, 11:46 AM
#100
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