new92loyale Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I just got a 92 loyale 4x4 a few months ago. I have tried the 4wd a couple times in gravel areas. It does fine in a straight line, but when I turn sharp at least one tire in the rear seems to be slipping. To me it feels like it has a locked dif but the rest of the car was completely stock when I got it so I doubt any sort of locking/welding went on. The tires are brand new and matching so tire size isn't the problem. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 4WD does not have a center differential, AWD does. When you take a turn the front wheels travel further than the rear wheels. Without a center differential, the tires have "scrub off' the difference. That's why 4WD is not used for "normal" dry roadway driving conditions, it should be engaged ONLY when it is needed, and only for as long as it is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarian Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 What the dude said. 4WD is for offroad and limited-traction conditions, as opposed to AWD, in which a center differential allows different speeds between the front and rear wheels. You can find a lot of answers to your questions in the Older Generation of Subarus forum on this board, which applies to Loyales through 1994. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new92loyale Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 Thanks. That was kinda what I figured but I wanted to make sure before I needed it and have it not be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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