After I had purchased my Montero from my father, he called me up a couple weeks later and told me that I can have the truck in 4 wheel drive and go past 50MPH. Is this true, Or can I drive at 65mph in 4wd? :blink:
~B

uhh i'm sure you can but it won't be good for the tranny, cuz of how the diff. locks up with 4WD thats bout all i can say bout that tho i'm unsure of the possiblity

The answer may differ between models - the newer he model, the more likely you can do things to it like changing between 2WD and 4WD in motion.

Mine is a 95 model, and it allows me the following:

1. I can shift it from 2WD to 4WD in motion up to 50mph. Obviously the risk increases along with speed, and I will therefore not change over at that speed, unless I HAVE to (eg. losing traction on dirt road).

2. I can drive in 4WD mode at any speed that 2WD allows. There again - you use 4WD for unpaved terrain or slippery paved roads - high speed in both cases is not advisable. It is "nice to know" that it can do high speed in 4WD, however.

CENTRAL DIFF LOCK: Remember - only use CDL off-road. From a safety point of view you SHOULD use it when off road, but you'll break it if used on paved road. A good test is to ensure it is only used where the surface allows some slipping / skidding of wheels - eg sand, mud, water. Disengage on solid rocks. Gravel is OK.

I only engage CDL at low speed, or ideally in standstill position.

NEVER CHANGE TO LOW RANGE IN MOTION.

Enjoy the ride!
Anton

Thanks for the info, Mine is a 94 ls, with the Rs goodies. I just wanted to make sure that I could drive on the thru-way in snow, in 4wd. :D

Yes, do that. The car is much safer that way. Don't use CDL on high speed.

Bye!
Anton