{"id":604,"date":"2019-02-27T17:32:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T22:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/?p=604"},"modified":"2019-02-27T17:32:58","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T22:32:58","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-using-4-wheel-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-using-4-wheel-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Using 4 Wheel Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of traction and control, having a 4-wheel drive vehicle instantly puts you at an advantage over other drivers on the road when navigating in dicey weather and terrains, like muddy rains, slippery pavements, gravel roads, off-roads, and of course, snow and ice. When you need your car to move forward with stability and control in such conditions, a 4-wheel drive vehicle will do much better than two-wheel drive since it engages all four wheels at once, providing more torque. A two-wheel drive vehicle will very likely have you off the shoulder or stuck in a ditch with snow up to your axles! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So having a 4-wheel drive vehicle is certainly a plus, but\nit is important to know just when and where to use it. You see, you should\nnever drive using four-wheel drive on roads that are smooth, flat, and\/or dry,\nbecause it can cause irreversible damage to the drivetrain and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue reading to learn some tips for operating your\nvehicle\u2019s 4-wheel drive system, including what to do if you ever get stuck on\nthe road without options.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Tow-Truck-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1551306743253-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"24 Tow Truck 317-247-8484\" class=\"wp-image-605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Tow-Truck-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1551306743253-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Tow-Truck-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1551306743253-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Tow-Truck-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1551306743253-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Tow-Truck-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1551306743253.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>24 Hour Towing 317-247-8484<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-Wheel Drive Modes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are various modes on a four-wheel drive vehicle. The precise\nmodes will vary slightly from make and model, but most are operated using a\nbasic, universal language. Get to know these modes and what they do, and you\nwill know just when to use your 4-wheel drive skills! Here are the most basic\nfour-wheel drive modes and applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699 Four-High (4H)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four-high (4H) drive is also referred to as <em>high-range 4-wheel drive<\/em>. This mode\nallows you to drive at regular speeds with extra traction, making it the\nperfect go-to setting for highway and interstate travel during inclement\nweather like snow, ice, rain, sleet, hail, and more. In lower but still normal\nspeeds, this mode is also good for gravel, packed sand, and mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699 Four-Low (4L)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four-low (4L) drive, or <em>low-range\n4-wheel-drive<\/em>, is designed for maximum traction and power. For this reason,\nit is a more serious and advanced mode that should only be used in conditions\nlike deep snow, mud, and sand, or when crossing shallow bodies of water. In\nthis mode, it is important to use low speeds (under 35 mph), otherwise you can\ndamage the drivetrain and power control module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699 Automatic Four-Wheel Drive (AWD)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most admired and modern conveniences in automobiles today is automatic 4-wheel drive (AWD). This version is a \u201cset it and forget it\u201d mode, which allows the driver to pre-program the tires to monitor the traction in 2-wheel drive, and automatically shift into 4-wheel drive when traction is detected to be reduced. Combination road conditions, such as snow and ice, rain and mud, or any other conditions in which tires might abruptly slip, are well-navigated with AWD drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two different types of AWD. The automatic version just\nmentioned, also known as \u201cpart-time AWD\u201d, and full-time AWD. Full-time AWD supplies\npower to all four wheels, but does not retain the degree of low-range torque that\nFour-Low drive (4L) delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Your 2-Wheel or 4-Wheel Drive Fails<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of which mode your vehicle is equipped with, it is\ncommon to find yourself stuck in mud, snow, or a ditch on the side of the road.\nWhen this happens, contact a licensed and insured 24 hour towing company for\nemergency roadside assistance. They can pull you out and give you a tow to the\nnearest location or auto repair shop of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24 Hour Towing and Roadside Assistance Near You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Zores-Inc.-in-Indianapolis-IN-1.png\" alt=\"Zore's Inc. 317-247-8484\" class=\"wp-image-475\"\/><figcaption>Request a Free Estimate!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call Zore\u2019s Inc. at 317-247-8484<\/strong> for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"24 hour tow truck roadside assistance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/towing-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\">24 hour tow truck roadside assistance<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are a family owned and operated company with more than 75 years in business here in Indiana! We offer a wide range of services for Hoosiers, including roadside assistance, scrap metal recycling, cash for junk cars, towing and recovery, storm damage, traffic clearance, and much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In terms of traction and control, having a 4-wheel drive vehicle instantly puts you at an advantage over other drivers on the road when navigating in dicey weather and terrains, like muddy rains, slippery pavements, gravel roads, off-roads, and of &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-using-4-wheel-drive\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":605,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[187,65],"tags":[327,79,325,324,323,103,326],"class_list":["post-604","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-parts","category-roadside-assistance","tag-2-wheel-drive-vs-4-wheel-drive","tag-24-hour-roadside-assistance","tag-4-wheel-drive-facts","tag-4-wheel-drive-how-to","tag-4wheel-drive-how-to","tag-indianapolis-tow-truck","tag-using-4-wheel-drive"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/604","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=604"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/604\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":606,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/604\/revisions\/606"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=604"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=604"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=604"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}