Not using the 4wd often

[tdko Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close tdko]

Hi Guys wondering if anyone could tell me how often should I put the prado into 4wd mode. I heard it should be done every now and then so things dont seize up. But what is often? Once a month, Once every 6 months or more times during the year. Thanks any replies

[Fast Froggy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Fast Froggy]

Re: Not using the 4wd often

Mate, fairly certain they are a constant 4X4, so the transfer case should be continuously pumping fluid and oil around. In relation to low range, I am yet to hear of any damage caused by lack of usage (unless you dont have any oil in the transfer case, and try to use it after 15 years of never moving the car :wink: )

just my 2 cents worth

Cheers

[infraredfotografy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close infraredfotografy]

Re: Not using the 4wd often

Hi Guys wondering if anyone could tell me how often should I put the prado into 4wd mode. I heard it should be done every now and then so things dont seize up. But what is often? Once a month, Once every 6 months or more times during the year. Thanks any replies

yes, Prado is 4wdFulltime. You even can see this OEM sticker somewhere around yr rig. Mine is at the right bottom of the rear window.

Just in my case, I bought the car for 1/2 year and never done low range. And I am pretty sure the car did not get off-road for at least 2 years before I bought it because the owner was an old man without interest of off-road. Anyway, when I first use the low range, it worked very well.

cheers,

Vuong

[dhula Member Find all posts View Profile Close dhula]

Re: Not using the 4wd often

I think the OP is talking about moving the selector lever to make sure it doesn't freeze up from non use.

My suggstion would be to move it once a month or so and at the same time get your car onto the lawn or some dirt so you can drive a little to make sure the indicator light for "4wd locked" comes on and goes off

[Hawk Thor Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hawk Thor]

Re: Not using the 4wd often

Iīve never heard of problems with the low range, but e-lockers have been known to seize up and require cleaning and even replacing if they donīt get cycled every now and then.