Popping in 4 lo

My 4wdin my 2018 works fine, but I’m getting a clunking sound from what seems to be the transfer case when the dial is turned to 4h/4l. Never noticed this before. Anyone else hear this in theirs?

 

Yes it’s normal, it’s the gears engaging, in the manual it says to drive at least 10 miles monthly to lubricate the system. Mine makes a noise but 4wd is working fine so it doesn’t bother me.

 

Thanks!

 

Where does one go to drive for 10 miles in 4wd? I haven’t touched 4we since I bought it.

 

to and from work for me.

 

I agree, That’s a lot of miles!

 

What part of Houston are you? Drive along the feeder road don't make any turns though

 

Yeah don’t turn on dry pavement, it will bind the system up. Since rainy days are common here in Houston, I normally put it in 4x4 on a really wet day, the wet pavement let’s the tires slip while turning and won’t bind the system up, you’ll get your 10 miles in no time.

Btw, 4wd launches in the rain are fun lol

 

I run along Clay Road to Hwy 6 in 4wd drive, I'm in right lane let others pass me

 

What part of town are you?

 

I stay in the heights area by downtown, pretty much can’t go anywhere without turning lol

 

lol true, I'm 290 and Fairbanks

 

Im on the southeast side down by 146 kemah area.

is it safe to go 60mph on the highway in 4lo or is there a max speed limit i should stay under?

 

You don't need to switch to 4lo, you can stay in 4hi. No max speed for the 4wd system in high range. In your low range gearbox (4lo) you can only go ~30-35 mph max.

 

Just remember while in 2wd do not switch to 4wd while going more than 60mph, go under then switch to 4hi.

 

Keep it under 5-10 mph, that's me