4x4 4A (auto) on all winter?
11-23-2016, 12:11 AM
#21
11-23-2016, 12:35 AM
#22
Lol...
Most of the guys I know really took care of their trucks and equipment. Anything that was questionable was taken care of by October. The last thing they needed was a break down in -20 weather. Plus it costed them $$$ with the down time. They would keep most of their trucks until about 150k miles, then dump them. About 4 years for them.
11-23-2016, 06:38 AM
#24
Think of 4A as the same as a car that has full time AWD. 4WD is meant for off road because the front and rear drive shafts are locked together. In 4A they are not, so it can be used on any surface all year long.
11-23-2016, 06:40 AM
#25
Yes. The transfer case can either lock the front and rear driveshafts together (4x4), or can provide power to both and allow slip between them (4A). The computer senses wheel slip and transfers power from rear to front as needed in 4A.
Last edited by VTX1800N1; 11-23-2016 at 06:56 AM.
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11-23-2016, 06:41 AM
#26
Well since it would never engage until there is slippage, it wouldnt cause worse gas mileage or excessive wear unless it was on 24/7. I say you are fine leaving it on all winter if you want. I taught my wife how to use hers. I explained that if there is any doubt in her mind that the roads may be slick or become slick, then engage the **** to 4A before putting it in drive, and then when she gets home, simply turn it off. I would rather the switch wear out instead of driveline components/
Last edited by VTX1800N1; 11-23-2016 at 06:47 AM.
11-23-2016, 06:43 AM
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