Zatchy Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hey guys, So i've seen some posts about this, but i'm kinda in a pinch. I'm getting what seems to be a classic problem on my '97 that the 4x4 light won't go out when i switch into 2 wheel drive. it eventually does and all is seemingly fine. Until most recently. This last time, the light stayed on quite a while despite the shifting lever being solidly in two wheel drive andsince then, my gas mileage has gone drastically down as if i'm still in 4x4 despite the light being off. Is there a way to check to see if it's still in 4x4? I'm sorry, i'm new to the whole car thing and want to learn, but i gotta start somewhere and currently know very little. Any thoughts would help, Thanks! Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Jack up the front of the car, if you are 2 wheel drive the front wheels should be able to spin freely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 That, or try putting it into reverse to see if it disengages any quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Also, when was the last time the fluids were serviced? Could be time to get that done if you're having shifting issues. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatchy Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Wow, the speed at which you guys responded was sick haha i went to class, came back and the problem might very well be ready to investigate. Thanks guys! Will update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatchy Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 It's all good guys! Finally found the time to jack up the front end (when i came out to find a flat unfortunately...) And the four wheel drive is working fine. Great in fact, took it camping this weekend and thoroughly enjoyed exploring my site options with ease. Turns out ferrariowner123 was correct. My dip stick is permanently stained... i knew i had an oil leak but had taken a few measures to fix it and thought i had. Turns out i was bone dry and i was reading an oil stain on the dip stick. Through some new oil in, repaired the tire, filled them all as they were mostly at about 34-38 psi (50 recommended) and headed out! Thanks again guys, you rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patqx4 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 50psi seems really high, are you sure that's not the maximum pressure? I think the stock pressure is around 32psi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My '95 liked to stick in 4x. Changing the transfer case fluid fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Pathmaker Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 50psi on a Pathfinder is wayyyy too high, must ride like an empty garbage truck! Lol. I ran 50psi in E rated tires on my plow truck which had a big block motor, 600lbs of plow on front and 1 ton of salt in the bed, because that's what was needed to support that kind of load while maintaining an even contact patch. You want to laugh? Check the specs on the sticker on the drivers door jamb, IIRC it's like 28, but it's always best to find your sweet spot by looking for the flattest, most even contact patch you can get with your particular tires and typical load. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatchy Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Wow... I thought i new at least a bit about cars. Glad to know i'll be learning so much! I genuinely look forward to getting to work on my own a bit, even if it takes me looking like an idiot to you pros The tires are bigger than stock for certain. After i finished up changing the oil and put the spare on for the flat, i noticed the spare was full sized, but definitely smaller than the Firestone A/Ts on the car. I'm assuming the spare was the original and the owner that bought the newer tires didn't want to buy a full sized spare... The current ones aren't beefy by any means and i'm even thinking of getting a tad bigger when i get new ones (will have to be soon unfortunately. Really good friend of mine works at Discount Tires and spotted my awful tread from 10 yards off) but they're an inch maybe wider in diameter. Now that you mention it 01Pathfinder, the car bounces like no ones business now that i have all the trunk load of camping equipment and 4 passengers out of it... that's due to the psi being too high then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Stock psi is like 26 (or at least my door says) but I run at about 32, 50 is high, really high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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