So I have a 2003 Forester X 4EAT and a 2006 Outback Limited 4EAT.
It is my understanding from reading MANY threads on here (with somewhat conflicting information) that my cars USUALLY have about a 60/40 split front to rear if in Drive. And that sometimes it can get at slanted as 90/10, and sometimes as even as 50/50.
I have also read that if you start in 1 or 2 (meaning shifter is in 1 or 2, not 1st or second gear in Drive) that the split is automatically 50/50 and that a clutch prevents binding in turns.
Is this true?
I have done searches that led me to this conclusion, but I read some other information that claims that each transmission and model year are different. My purpose for this is for slow offroad driving, and/or getting up and down a steep driveway with snow on it when we're in the mountains. I want to know if there are any benefits to keeping it in 2nd other than the engine braking to limit speed without brakes.
Thanks!
It is my understanding from reading MANY threads on here (with somewhat conflicting information) that my cars USUALLY have about a 60/40 split front to rear if in Drive. And that sometimes it can get at slanted as 90/10, and sometimes as even as 50/50.
I have also read that if you start in 1 or 2 (meaning shifter is in 1 or 2, not 1st or second gear in Drive) that the split is automatically 50/50 and that a clutch prevents binding in turns.
Is this true?
I have done searches that led me to this conclusion, but I read some other information that claims that each transmission and model year are different. My purpose for this is for slow offroad driving, and/or getting up and down a steep driveway with snow on it when we're in the mountains. I want to know if there are any benefits to keeping it in 2nd other than the engine braking to limit speed without brakes.
Thanks!