2015 4x4

the manuel says to run 10 miles in 4wheel drive once a month. can I do this on pavement?

 

I wouldn't.

 

I just bought my first 4x4 15 tacoma 2 months ago. i switch to 4Hi driving down a long 2 mile straight concrete road on my way out or in every so often. From everything i read just don't try to make any turns on concrete that is what fux chit up. I can't believe that if you buy a new 4x4 you are "required" to go off roading 10 miles a month.

 

In warm months I usually wait for rain to engage 4 wheel drive.

 

This can only help things good tip. i live in Florida and it is always raining i may just make this my ritual.Also my 2 mile straight drives in 4Hi are only at 35mph.

 

that is what I thought, no turns and turn off trac control

 

Yes , just avoid turning

 

Yep - what he said

 

No need to touch Trac controls.

 

^^^This^^^.

I do the same thing, if it hasn't been engaged in a while.

Just to clarify, avoid things like 90 degree (hard) turns onto side streets, and such.

 

If Manuel says to do it, do it.

Kidding, OZ had the answer. I switch mine to 4HI on straight stretches, too. Gets rid of the diff vibes for a minute.

 

If you going in a straight as line for 10 miles you can. But in reality thats not possible. The manual says 10 miles once a month but as long as your engaging when you have a chance to keep things loose do so. Ie. Dirt road going to fishing spot.

 

driving on highway is fine for this

but you best be rotating the tires on a regular basis

if your tire diameter between fronts and rears are significantly different it
will put a ton of stress on the driveline regardless of turning. if you rotate tires
regularly then there should be no problem running straight line dry at highway speeds