NicksCorner24 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 First time posting on here, but I have a 4wd 1990 turbo loyale (automatic) and was wondering if there is anyway to get it to run in 2wd to get a little better fuel efficiency during the summer??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 not really. there is a fuse holder in the engine bay to disconnect the transfer clutches (power only goes to the front), but all the moving parts are still there, and releasing the transfer clutches is done with more hydraulic pressure, so you won't see any change in mileage, just a loss of traction. You could actually remove the rear axles, diff, and rear section of the driveshaft, but that would still only make for marginal gains. Not worth the work, IMO. Ditch the auto if you want to improve your mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Actually, I'm pretty sure that it should be in 2WD all the time, except for when you push in the button to actuate the 4wd. I'm 99 percent sure you don't have an all-wheel drive Loyale. It's an automatic? There should be a red button on the side of the shifter. When you push it in, that engages the 4WD. when it's not pushed in, it's 2 wheel drive. Do not drive with your car in 4 wheel drive unless you are in mud or snow or saturated wet roads. If you drive in 4WD on dry pavement, you are going to break something. If I'm mistaken and this IS an all-wheel drive Loyale then disregard what I said, and the above poster's response applies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABawm 88 GL Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I went RWD and I get better gas mileage than 4WD and am MUCH more fun to drive than FWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Actually, I'm pretty sure that it should be in 2WD all the time, except for when you push in the button to actuate the 4wd. I'm 99 percent sure you don't have an all-wheel drive Loyale. It's an automatic? There should be a red button on the side of the shifter. When you push it in, that engages the 4WD. when it's not pushed in, it's 2 wheel drive. Do not drive with your car in 4 wheel drive unless you are in mud or snow or saturated wet roads. If you drive in 4WD on dry pavement, you are going to break something. If I'm mistaken and this IS an all-wheel drive Loyale then disregard what I said, and the above poster's response applies. Turbo Loyales would have come with the AWD 4EAT just like the EJs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Turbo Loyales would have come with the AWD 4EAT just like the EJs. Ahhhhhhhhhhh. Thanks for that, mental note taken. Hey original poster! Ignore this guy right here *points at self* .. Nothing to see here. Carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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