Towing With Hilux

[jalowi]

Hi guys i have been asked to tow a 22ft cruiser for a couple of miles with my hilux what is the best way to do it 4H OR 4L i guess 4 Low would be a bit slow don't you think?

[Vigoman]

Hi jalowi

I would only use 4 wheel drive on a muddy/loose surface. When you get on the dry road use only 2 wheel drive or you can cause damage to the transmission. (This is called transmission windup). The Hilux does not have a 'Range Rover Type of 4x4 Trasmission)

Hope this helps

Tony

[jalowi]

Hi jalowi

I would only use 4 wheel drive on a muddy/loose surface. When you get on the dry road use only 2 wheel drive or you can cause damage to the transmission. (This is called transmission windup). The Hilux does not have a 'Range Rover Type of 4x4 Trasmission)

Hope this helps

Tony

Thanks for the info always had the idea to tow on 4wd never knew that it could damage transmission one thing i would like to ask is why is it that in the morning after start up when i use the van for the first couple of meters as i let go of the clutch pedal the transmission seems to shudder then as soon as things warm up it's back to normal any clues? thanks for your help

[Vigoman]

Hi jalowi

Yes mine used to do that also, I think it is a build up of rust on the brake discs when it is wet/damp overnight. Once the wheels have turned a couple of times i.e.2-3 metres the rust rubs off & all is OK.

Nothing to worry about really.

Tony

[Gupster2000]

For any more info if youd like to know a bit more about the 4WD system have a look at these links, some info i have put togther.

http://www.hpoc.co.uk/community/index.php?showtopic=1528 Using the 4WD system.

http://www.hpoc.co.uk/community/index.php?showtopic=1530 Use of high and low ranges

http://www.hpoc.co.uk/community/index.php?showtopic=1534 Basic guide to 4WD driving

Hope this helps.