In my 4X4, what is ther difference between 4 hi and 4 lo, and when should I use each?

Question

I live in the mountains, and routinley find myself in 2-3 feet of snow. what are the purposes of 4 hi and 4 lo, and when do I use each?

Answer 1

4 low is when you are trying to get out of mud/snow or travelling less than 10mph. 4 high is for all other situations you would need 4x4 for.

Answer 2

My Dad has a 4x4 Dakota and was told by the dealer that 4 lo is for when u need more low end torque mainly if you are towing something and 4 hi is when you just want to go offroad or need to get out of rough road conditions. Hope this helps. P.S. My Dad has never put his in 4 lo yet cause he doesn't tow anything he puts it in 4 hi for bad weather.

Answer 3

I will make it simple for you. Only use 4 Lo when 4 Hi doesn't work.

4 Lo uses different gearing to make more torque at lower speeds.

Answer 4

Use 4 low in deep snow and only go slow. Use 4 hi to get Your *** down the road.

Answer 5

Do you watch the Jeeps in Moab??? Low is used to climb up rocks etc... steep hills, Four Wheel High when you mudding in a flield or speeding/Racing/whipping around and want the traction!!!

Waho

Answer 6

in snow you should be in 4 low you will have more Turk go slow fore you wont slide or dig a hole in 4 low you will go slower but you can go over or thew any thing 4 hi is for faster speeds

Answer 7

4 hi is a lager ratio in the drive which means its used for min to med off-road. 4 low has a smaller ratio between gears and is meant for rougher, or harder terrains.

Answer 8

Four hi is for when you are on the highway IE ; high speeds and Four lo is for lower speeds, slippery conditions, better traction control.

Answer 9

4 high any time roads are slick 4 low dirt/mud or stuck Only if u use 4 low on the road it will tear your tranny apart