Hi guys,
now that winter is coming, the bad weather is starting up. Most of it is just hard rain, but right now we have a heavy frost. I was wondering when do you guys switch to 4wd in inclement weather? I'm usually driving on pavement, but sometimes with the heavy rain, I can feel the car start to slide on the water.
Also there's the black ice to worry about. I wonder if it is alright to engage the 4wd, and not hurt the car in those conditions.
Let me know what you think!
-Brian
Using 4wd in bad weather (on pavement)
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Using 4wd in bad weather (on pavement)
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Re: Using 4wd in bad weather (on pavement)
I don't think there is any technical problem with it, but just remember, 4wd only helps you accelerate, NOT turn or brake any better. So really, it only makes sense to put the vehicle into 4wd if you are having traction problems taking off from a light, or going up a hill, etc.brianp wrote:Hi guys,
now that winter is coming, the bad weather is starting up. Most of it is just hard rain, but right now we have a heavy frost. I was wondering when do you guys switch to 4wd in inclement weather? I'm usually driving on pavement, but sometimes with the heavy rain, I can feel the car start to slide on the water.
Also there's the black ice to worry about. I wonder if it is alright to engage the 4wd, and not hurt the car in those conditions.
Let me know what you think!
-Brian
Current:
91 LJ78 Landcruiser EX5
95 A32 Maxima SE
Former:
87 AW11 MR2 Smallport 4AGZE
93 Taurus SHO ATX
86 AL25 SR5 6spd 4wd
90 AE92 GTS
82 KP61 SR5
85 MX73
87 AE86 GTS 4AGZE
85 AE86 GTS
83 AL21
91 LJ78 Landcruiser EX5
95 A32 Maxima SE
Former:
87 AW11 MR2 Smallport 4AGZE
93 Taurus SHO ATX
86 AL25 SR5 6spd 4wd
90 AE92 GTS
82 KP61 SR5
85 MX73
87 AE86 GTS 4AGZE
85 AE86 GTS
83 AL21