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4WD Maintenance Question

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by badavis837, Sep 12, 2017.

  1. Sep 12, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    badavis837

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    Hi guys,

    I'm new here. I have a 2007 Crewmax TRD 4wd. This is actually my 3rd Toyota 4wd, my second Tundra and I love them.

    I recently heard a recommendation that you should drive in 4WD periodically to keep everything lubricated and working properly. Is this true? If so what kind of interval/distance is best?

    Thanks,

    Brian
     
  2. Sep 12, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    What the manual says. 10 miles once a month. Don't forget to run 4 low for just a minute when you can.
     
  3. Sep 12, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    Les7311

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  4. Sep 12, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    Thanks!!!
     
  5. Sep 12, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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    Bprose

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    And don't do it on dry pavement
     
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  6. Sep 12, 2017 at 1:11 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Unless it's on a straight road...
     
  7. Sep 12, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    I looked through my manual and didn't see this. Which manual is it in?
     
  8. Sep 12, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    Samoan Thor

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    I put it 4hi-4low monthly, is it true you can't turn sharp in either modes?
     
  9. Sep 12, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    On pavement yes, it binds up the driveline and can cause problems. In snow/mud loose traction situations you can turn like normal as the tires can slip as needed to relieve binding.
     
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  10. Sep 12, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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