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#12 of 15 Re: 4WD mode advantages [jillb2] by toomanyfumes Jun 22, 2008 (6:16 am)
Replying to: jillb2 (Jun 21, 2008 4:27 pm) I personally never use the 4WD Lock unless I'm in heavy snow or ice conditions.   4WD Auto will definitely help in accelerating from a stop, especially in rain, gravel or other low traction situations. I'm not sure it will help in a higher speed pass, maybe the power going to all wheels will help keep the car stable?   I always use 4WD Auto in the rain.
#13 of 15 Re: But it will not climb hills!! [jillb2] by piast Jun 22, 2008 (9:02 am)
Replying to: jillb2 (Jun 21, 2008 2:12 pm) Because it is AWD system, not 4WD system. Real 4WD system has High and LOW 4X4 transfer case build with climbing rocks in mind. Such equipped "old school" SUV, build on frame, would go almost anywhere. Modern day CUVs, being unibody, will not. Outlander advantage is you can still lock 4WD, but primary for on rood slippery or snowy condition. Other CUVs system are "on demand, they switch to AWD when slippage is already detected. Another exception would be Subarus with permanent AWD.
#14 of 15 Spare wheel upgrade by jillb2 Dec 06, 2008 (1:00 am)
I have a 2007 Outie, generally very pleased with it., esp with 4WD on the rough mountain roads inland in NQ.   Does anyone know of a kit that will allow me to replace the terrible standard thin spare wheel with a full size wheel under the body at the rear?   regards, Jill   PS this is a 4 cylinder auto and I get 11.3 litres/100km in long distance driving betwen Cairns and Mackay on Highway 1 ( bitumen) and 13.0 l/100km in town. I try to keep the revs to 2200 rpm for max economy. It has CVT transmissioon, and has done 25,000 km
#15 of 15 Tire size and 4WD/AWD by batman47 Jan 09, 2009 (5:00 am)
Tire size and 4WD/AWD   I bought an Outlander 2008 V6 XLS with 18” rims. Now I am in Panama (Central America) and had a 2” cut on the side of my rear tire. After 2-weeks of looking for a stock tire (225/55R18) it was not possible to get stock tires for my Outlander. The closes size tires was 235/55R18 (RAV V6 Stock) so I had to buy 2-tires (In Panama used tires are sold as they were new) to put them on the rear.   My question is perhaps for a tire specialist but I trust that someone in this forum may help to find out that changing the original tires from my Outlander will not screw up my differential or transmission.   These are the data:   "This ALTERNATE tire size will cause the 'Actual Vehicle Speed' to be 66.015 mph when the speedometer reads exactly 65mph. Or, when the 'Actual Vehicle Speed' is 65mph the speedometer will now read 64.001   Also, the ground clearance of the vehicle will change by 0.217 inches."   Wheel circumference in inches 87.161 (stock) Wheel circumference in inches 88.521 (replacement)   I have only changed the 2-rear tires. The front still had the original tires, i.e. 225/55R18.   I will appreciate someone could give some comments or advise in this matter. I usually switch on the 4WD Auto when it is raining.

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