Full time 4WD verses 2WD

[MyBluNITRO]

Yes, it can be engaged while in motion. If you want additional input on this subject, or have other questions about the Nitro, log on to ****************. There are dozens of more sources there that can help answer your questions. Thanks

[AirJunky]

Originally Posted by Rockfish

To engage the part time 4wd on the Nitro can the knob be turned while moving or do you have to be stopped and in park?

What 4wd vehicle built in the last decade do you have to be stopped & in Park to change to 4wd? I've owned Dodge, Ford, Toyota, & Subaru 4wd vehicles & they all go in & out of 4wd at speed.

Of course you can be moving, as much as 40 mph, if I recall correctly what it says in the Nitro manual. I've got over 500 miles driving on snow covered roads on mine so far, and go in & out of 4wd easily all the time. You just have to be carefull to switch into 2wd as you drive on to dry pavement.

[Rockfish]

Originally Posted by AirJunky

What 4wd vehicle built in the last decade do you have to be stopped & in Park to change to 4wd? I've owned Dodge, Ford, Toyota, & Subaru 4wd vehicles & they all go in & out of 4wd at speed.

Of course you can be moving, as much as 40 mph, if I recall correctly what it says in the Nitro manual. I've got over 500 miles driving on snow covered roads on mine so far, and go in & out of 4wd easily all the time. You just have to be carefull to switch into 2wd as you drive on to dry pavement.

Bill.

I have not had any 4wd vehicles, only FWD and RWD, that is why I am trying to determine if the Nitro's part time 4wd transfer case will provide me with and benefits for the costs involved.

My last RWD car had poor traction in slippery conditions and I was looking forward to full time 4wd on the Nitro but maybe part time will do if it can be engaged when and where I need it like spinning wheels on a snowy hill.

[danpfay99]

Nothing wrong with all wheel drive, but part time 4wd gives the same benefits + when not in gets a little better mpg. Have your cake & eat it too.

[AirJunky]

Sounds like part time 4wd will be fine for you. And remember that all Nitros come with traction control, even the 2wd version. Quite a few of us who live in snowy areas & read the **************** site have played with the traction control. It really makes a difference & is nothing like driving an old muscle car in the snow.

We got about 2" of snow today. On the way home from work I had the Nitro in 4wd twice for just a few hundred feet each time, then switched back to 2wd. Averaging 19 - 20 mpg these days.

[Rockfish]

Thanks for the info.

From your comments it seems like the RWD with the ability to switch on the part time 4wd while I am moving may suit my needs.

[PacificNWNitro]

Originally Posted by Rockfish

Thanks for the info.

From your comments it seems like the RWD with the ability to switch on the part time 4wd while I am moving may suit my needs.

Absolutely. I've had a chance to test out the 4wd this last week and it works fantastic! I think the recommended maximum speed while in 4wd is 50mph.