01-07-2015, 12:42 PM
our xterra is "old school" 4x4 as well...the owners manual states you can shift from 2 to 4 while moving below about 20mph but i always shift it in from a stop...but you should probably be able to disengage back to 2 at any time.
4x4 is typically fine up to about 55 or so before you're stressing the transfer case, but its not something i'd ever leave on if you're making anything other than broad turns on dry pavement, it'll bind up and put lots of strain on your driveshafts. on snow/gravel/dirt where its really meant to be used, you'll never feel it.
what Pete said. you want the wheels to be able to slip a little in 4WD to account for a locked center drive.
4x4 is typically fine up to about 55 or so before you're stressing the transfer case, but its not something i'd ever leave on if you're making anything other than broad turns on dry pavement, it'll bind up and put lots of strain on your driveshafts. on snow/gravel/dirt where its really meant to be used, you'll never feel it.
PDenbigh Wrote:I often find myself, in those situations, leaving it in 4x4 and just ensuring a ride in the snow line on turns so nothing locks up. Sounds counter intuitive but it's worked well with years of driving on snow mountain roads in WV.
what Pete said. you want the wheels to be able to slip a little in 4WD to account for a locked center drive.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT