4H 4x4 use

Any thoughts on engaging 4WD every couple of weeks for a couple of miles just to keep the parts properly lubricated? I don't use 4WD that often but I'm curious what people do who don't actively engage 4WD that often. I limit my 4WD use to snow in the winter (not much considering I'm in MD) and a trip to the beach. Other than that I'm in 2WD the rest of the year.

Thanks!

 

yes it is actually recommended in the owners manual, just do it on a straighaway, highway or such.

 

I excersize mine every time it rains. Did it that way on all my previous trucks never an issue. Just dont take sharp turns to avoid binding
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IMHO, so long as you engage 4WD a couple of times per year, don't worry about it. The problem arises when someone buys a 4x4 and NEVER uses it.

 

I wondered the same thing. I have a 2009 4x4 TRD and use 4wd often in my hunting and fishing adventures so I don’t have to worry about it. However I looked in my owners manual and did not see anything about running in 4wd occasionally. I may have missed it but I did a pretty thorough search.

 

I need mine all the time I am forever getting stuck in my driveway after it rains .

On the days it rains with a empty truck