'02 QX4 All Wheel Drive?

[docwolff]

What is the real capability of the all wheel drive in my '02 QX4. Is it capable of moving if only one wheel has traction ( as the MB or Audi tiptonic systems or the BMW allow)? What does center locking differential really do? Does it have limited slip? I wasn't able to get up a steep snow covered driveway that a Subaru WRX negotiated with ease. ( PS I'm using michellin's not the OEM Bridgestone Duellers.) Thanks

[PalmerWMD]

1)What is the real capability of the all wheel drive in my '02 QX4. 2)Is it capable of moving if only one wheel has traction ( as the MB or Audi tiptonic systems or the BMW allow)? 3)What does center locking differential really do?4) Does it have limited slip? 5)I wasn't able to get up a steep snow covered driveway that a Subaru WRX negotiated with ease. ( PS I'm using michellin's not the OEM Bridgestone Duellers.) Thanks

1)Its one of the best systems out there better than on a Pathy.2)Yes3)If both front tires spins it locks all fours making all fours tires move in unison preventing teh entire front to keep spinning4)Yes, 5)Tires, which Michelins were u wearing?

Fred..

[tejesh83]

Intresting read of the pathy in snow:http://www2.4x4parts.com/cgi-l...02070

[QX4ME]

My 02 brochure says the limited slip rear differential is part of the Heated Seats Package, and is with 4WD only. My 02 is 4WD but doesn't have that package. Therefore I don't have LSRD.

[jtesensky]

You wouldn't need to worry about it with the automatic 4WD on. The electronic displacement of slip is regulated by the automatic system.

[senshido]

Thanks for the info palmerwmd.

I have a 98 QX4, does the information you posted apply to it as well?

thanksM