Auto or Low Range?
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 07, 2004 at 21:19
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subie
Can anyone please give me some pros & cons on auto v Low range in 4wds. Im about to purchase a forester and unsure at this stage which way to go auto or manual?
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Subie.
Reply By: GaryInOz (Vic) - Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 18:48
Monday, Mar 08, 2004 at 18:48
The low ratio in the Forrester is not all that great (1.2:1) but the torque converter will give youabout 2:1.
Go the auto and learn to drive through the brakes to maintain traction (accel and brake at the same time).
I would strongly suggest that you do a 4WD driver education course, the pros and cons will be discused along with the appropriate driving techniques.
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