How to Use 4 Wheel Drive on a Jeep Wrangler JK 4x4

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Spiro's Automotive

Spiro's Automotive

5 жыл бұрын

In this video I explain the different shift positions along with the proper shiftinf procedure in a 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK or JKU.
Shift Postions
2H Position - is ued for normal street and highway driving on hard-surfaced roads.
4H Positon - is used for slippery road surfaces like snow, rain, ice, and sand. 4H locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
N (Neutral) Position - disenages the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. This is for flat towing behind another vehicle.
4L Position - (just like 4H) locks the front and rear driveshafts together howver provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). 4L is only to be used in extreme conditions.
Shifting Procedure
2H to 4H or 4H to 2H
You can shift from 2H to 4H with the vehcile stopped in “Park” or in motion in “Drive”. If you choose to shift from 2H to 4H while in motion do not exceed 45 mph.
4H to 4L or 4L to 4H
To shift fomr 4H to 4L make sure your automatic tranmission is in “Neutral”. Once the shift is complete place the automatic transmisson into “Drive” or realse the cluth pedal on a manual transmission.
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@ThatGuy-be7up
@ThatGuy-be7up 3 жыл бұрын
I’m only here because it’s actually snowing here in Texas so thx man
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it helped. Thanks for the watch 🤙
@jesuscabrera6475
@jesuscabrera6475 3 жыл бұрын
🙋🏼‍♀️ me to
@heatherc6862
@heatherc6862 3 жыл бұрын
Me too man!! 🤣🤣
@ThatGuy-be7up
@ThatGuy-be7up 3 жыл бұрын
@@heatherc6862 😂
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@ZaidMahomedy
@ZaidMahomedy 4 жыл бұрын
I've owned my we 2013 Wrangler for 4 years. This is the clearest explanation I've seen on how to use the 4wd system. Thanks
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, I'm happy it helped.
@pauls2613
@pauls2613 3 жыл бұрын
So true
@EarthSurferUSA
@EarthSurferUSA 3 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a used 2013, and this information is in the owners manual. What is not in the owners manual is how to override the automatic shift points in "D", and shift all 5 gears just by bumping the lever to the right or left when moving, (or 1st or 2nd when not moving). It is not in the owners manual how you can use it manually and stay in the gear you want, with an automatic clutch automatic clutch. It is not in the owners manual that you will drive in "D" and be a victim of epa shift points, to using a manual shift mode that mimics drag racers. :) I will never use "D" again. (A light lights up right next to "D" on your dash to tell you what gear you manually selected). Hold the shift lever to the right, (up-shifting_, for a bit longer than shifting, and it goes back into "D" mode. Now,---I actually like this transmission.
@miltonm.8500
@miltonm.8500 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving straight to the point answers without the endless chit chat.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 2 жыл бұрын
Ty!
@TheAkuandr3zShow
@TheAkuandr3zShow Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@Sha-vf2bx
@Sha-vf2bx Жыл бұрын
I agree very helpful thank you
@BronxBomber1105
@BronxBomber1105 28 күн бұрын
Thank you for the clear and easy explanation. Have my 2013 Jeep Wrangler going on 2 years and never had to use that shift but needed the knowledge. 🎉
@TheAkuandr3zShow
@TheAkuandr3zShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video explanation, I'll have to watch this every day for a month straight so I don't forget your words of wisdom.
@awildamuniz
@awildamuniz 3 жыл бұрын
I love your video. I just bought a 2017 wrangler sport and this video was so helpful especially since we had a snowstorm in New York/New Jersey area today. Thank you so much!
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Awilda! We got slammed today with snow in Mass. I’m glad the video helped.
@cindtaco7976
@cindtaco7976 3 жыл бұрын
😭 thank you. I drove a jeep this weekend in the snow and had no idea what to do.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@kymhaughty6138
@kymhaughty6138 3 жыл бұрын
I had my jeep for over 4 years and this is the best description I’ve seen. Now I’m ready for this snow! 🤪 Thank you
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
I’m happy to hear that Kym!
@EarthSurferUSA
@EarthSurferUSA 3 жыл бұрын
Wanna know something else that is not in the owners manual? If your automatic transmission shift indicator only had "D" on it for drive, you can actually move the shifter to the right or left to down-shift or up-shift when you want. You don't have to be a victim of EPA shift points in automatic mode, (that are really not that efficient in the real world, and causes problems). I just found out I can control the shifting. Weird, it has been a secrete. But it just went from a dysfunctional transmission that I hate, to one I like a lot. :)
@raygreeninfo
@raygreeninfo Жыл бұрын
Very helpful information thank you, I have searched and watched several videos with very different and incomplete information. The main point missing in most posts is the recommendation that 4H and 4L are not used on dry pavement.
@Dukes310
@Dukes310 4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about buying a jeep wrangler and have no idea how to use 4wd. This video was the easiest explanation i've seen! thanks!
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@ashleyglover7660
@ashleyglover7660 3 жыл бұрын
This was the most helpful explanation I have come across. Thank you so much.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! I’m happy it helped.
@husamalsadi
@husamalsadi 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you u saved my life I was going to get stuck in the mall parking lot
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Happy it was helpful
@Bruce.Wanye.
@Bruce.Wanye. 4 жыл бұрын
Never knew arabs are so funny 🥱
@GeneralCheezyPr0ductionz
@GeneralCheezyPr0ductionz 3 жыл бұрын
Paul Bart looking ass . Same I finally made it out the Jcpenny
@tbs311
@tbs311 3 жыл бұрын
lmao!
@mhgalaviz
@mhgalaviz Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great video ! I have had my 2010 Rubicon for a bit and I want to go out the store today and it’s sleeting . Easy and great explanation!
@shumandaniele
@shumandaniele 2 жыл бұрын
Going to Grand Teton tomorrow in a rented Wrangler, so I needed this, thanks.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
YW
@tpv59
@tpv59 3 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT. EXCELLENT. PERFECT. So Simple, So CLEAR. THANK You.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m happy it helped
@mzx4454
@mzx4454 Жыл бұрын
My left ear appreciates this tutorial. I can't wait to get mine in a few years
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@sebastianberrio7376
@sebastianberrio7376 3 күн бұрын
Easy. Clear. Fast. Great video
@idkbro5740
@idkbro5740 3 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful Sir, I hope you may teach more in the future.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the compliment
@agnesaidoo7376
@agnesaidoo7376 Жыл бұрын
excellent video. straight to the point and very useful. Thank you
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Agnes!
@hisaddle
@hisaddle 3 жыл бұрын
4 Low changes the path of power flow in the transfer case, going thru a reduction gear, in my Rubicon, it is reduced 4 to 1 so now you can crawl up ledges in Moab, etc. Use two fingers to move the lever, I got stuck crossing a creek, tried to get it into 4 wheel drive and broke a plastic thing underneath that holds the cable to the body. Had to replace the whole cable.
@jackking5631
@jackking5631 2 жыл бұрын
Right to the point, big thx and thumbs up!
@walther9161
@walther9161 3 жыл бұрын
Best explanation of how to...!!!
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@CristianAlvarez-wt3de
@CristianAlvarez-wt3de 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for helping me get up a muddy hill
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@oscarsaha6294
@oscarsaha6294 3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful!!! Thanks!
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the watch 🤙
@whisky7162
@whisky7162 Жыл бұрын
Very useful thank you!!
@JayCeeRod1
@JayCeeRod1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info 👍🏼
@VishalShahREAL
@VishalShahREAL 3 жыл бұрын
great vid
@m.beshir3177
@m.beshir3177 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I really appreciate you
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful!
@ninjaki77en58
@ninjaki77en58 2 жыл бұрын
This helped great thanks!
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@georgealcoba3514
@georgealcoba3514 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@apostletselidominic9455
@apostletselidominic9455 2 жыл бұрын
Kiss=keep it short and ....? Thanks for such amaizing straight to point explaination
@kevincatlin2044
@kevincatlin2044 2 жыл бұрын
KISS = Keep It Simple, Stupid
@kristinawalla
@kristinawalla 4 жыл бұрын
A few months ago i bought a used 2016 wrangler, and when i got stuck at the bottom of an icy &muddy road after it had snowed, a guy came and showed me how to shift into 4wdLow to easily get myself out. Since then, i've always been shifting into 4wdHigh from the parked position not moving, and when i needed to get myself out of a tough spot , shifted while in neutral, from 4wH into 4wL. But like i said : i've been shifting into 4wd always at a standstill first. Is that not good for my car? After watching some other vids about it, i'm concerned i've been doing it wrong for a month or so now.
@Floridagypsy
@Floridagypsy Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This helped a female get out of mud
@tonyswagz
@tonyswagz 4 жыл бұрын
I love you man
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
Love you too brother !
@chrisdeluca1475
@chrisdeluca1475 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video was very helpful to me.👍😊
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy you found my video useful. Thank you for the comment!
@Navajo-man
@Navajo-man 2 жыл бұрын
Hi video was excellent we own Jeep 2 year now I know how do it thanks again
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@deiins2195
@deiins2195 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@frankvega21
@frankvega21 6 ай бұрын
👍👍👍... Straight forward..Easy to understand..This is what I am looking for..Thanks bud..👍👍👍
@danielsolorio3388
@danielsolorio3388 2 жыл бұрын
HEY THAK YOU THAKS A LOT!!!😃👍🏻
@iamagrasshopper1920
@iamagrasshopper1920 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@LongIslandP8ntball
@LongIslandP8ntball 4 жыл бұрын
To get out of 4wd say from 4wh ....do I put in park n put back to 2h ? Also after I put in 2h do I need to back up a little to rengage it into 2h
@caryt59
@caryt59 4 жыл бұрын
I know it is obvious to those who are used to using 4 wheel drive, that your Jeep needs to be in "drive" position after shifting to 4 wheel low, but in your explanation, you didn't mention having to take the stick out of "neutral" back into "drive" after shifting into "low".
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
I agree, sorry about that.
@edgallagher8099
@edgallagher8099 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@craigericjohnston6564
@craigericjohnston6564 3 жыл бұрын
What happens if you put it in neutral and shift from 2h to 4h ?
@DualTasticToday
@DualTasticToday 4 жыл бұрын
Anybody... what if my rear drive shaft was broken and I only use front wheel drive on the highway 4H would I get excessive wear on the transfer case and front differential? Or would it run just fine?
@jjohnston1
@jjohnston1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@nickg5275
@nickg5275 6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@rokutv9422
@rokutv9422 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information👍
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Yw
@Joseph-ue8qc
@Joseph-ue8qc 3 жыл бұрын
What happens if you have the neutral on then drive while its on?
@ghostfreak777
@ghostfreak777 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u I have a 2013 jeep wrangler sahara
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@erickgonzalez5777
@erickgonzalez5777 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to do anything special to go from 4L back to 2H? Or just park or neutral and go from 4L to 2H
@meredithmeyer465
@meredithmeyer465 Жыл бұрын
Can u/should u, press on the brake when going into 4Hi from 2HI - vise versa??
@158mollie
@158mollie 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Any rattles on your 4 Wheel Dr.. Sometimes mine rattles if I hold the handle it stops is that normal
@AM-nl7lw
@AM-nl7lw 3 жыл бұрын
Mine had a really bad rattle I had to wrap the shift cable with friction tape to insulate it
@JeloCotto
@JeloCotto 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@lucasatkinson9136
@lucasatkinson9136 2 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to shift from 2H to 4H while moving without shifting my automatic to neutral before? Just straight to 4H while in drive
@sevefamily6670
@sevefamily6670 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but at lower speeds not while on high way
@jvlzqz06
@jvlzqz06 Жыл бұрын
When in 4L, do we keep it in Neutral until we are ready to switch gears? Or do we switch to Park or Drive once it's in 4L?
@Mistah_J253
@Mistah_J253 Жыл бұрын
Always put the normal gear shift back in to drive when you wanna start moving. The gear shifter for drive and park still works the same nothing changes with the functionality of that.
@Kumingakilla
@Kumingakilla 4 жыл бұрын
So when u switch from 2HI to 4HI, do you need the engine running if you’re parked to switch? Thanks
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
Yes the engine should be running
@geovannirios7565
@geovannirios7565 4 жыл бұрын
What can happen if the engine is not running and you switch it
@diekatze9361
@diekatze9361 4 жыл бұрын
Sad that i had to look it up. But i have a 2016 that i bought used . It would not move (shifter).. will try this again tonight
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you have to use a little bit of force but don’t over due it. Sometimes they freeze up if they haven’t been used in a while. If you can’t get it stop by your local mechanic and he’ll fee it up, shouldn’t take long.
@diekatze9361
@diekatze9361 4 жыл бұрын
@@SpirosAutomotive Worked this morning ,,, actually less then a hr ago.. Unsure if the org owner ever used it . works fine now . Thanks for the info and reply ...
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
@@diekatze9361 Happy you got it working
@AStanton1966
@AStanton1966 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, you have to allow the vehicle to roll a little while trying to engage.
@niquishafreeman1762
@niquishafreeman1762 9 ай бұрын
My only question is at the end.once you put it in neutral and shift it to 4L do change it out of neutral to drive?
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 9 ай бұрын
Hi Niquisha, yes once your in 4L then you can shift to drive. Hope the video helped!
@CarlosLivan
@CarlosLivan 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone in the comments has already said what I'm going to say. I THANK YOU!
@DafitLifestyle
@DafitLifestyle Жыл бұрын
What about shifting back, does vehicle have to be in park or anything?
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
Hey, you can shift back from 4W High to 2W in drive or park no problem
@sacreddragon69
@sacreddragon69 3 жыл бұрын
How do you are it out of 4H or 4L??
@tbs311
@tbs311 3 жыл бұрын
Same way you got in. for 4L go slow and put it in neutral to get out of 4L.
@ItsLimitable
@ItsLimitable 3 жыл бұрын
Quick question tho, to switch back from 4 High to 2 High can I just he in Park as well or going under 45mph and once you're in 4 High can you go above 45 MPH or should you stay under 45?
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can go back to 2 high while in park. And while in 4 high you want to stay under 45 - 50mph
@ItsLimitable
@ItsLimitable 3 жыл бұрын
@@SpirosAutomotive awesome. Thank you! This will help me a lot.
@ItsLimitable
@ItsLimitable 3 жыл бұрын
@@SpirosAutomotive and just to also double check. 4 High would be just straight down as marked on the stick correct?
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
@@ItsLimitable yes correct!
@ItsLimitable
@ItsLimitable 3 жыл бұрын
@@SpirosAutomotive awesome. Now final question to be sure. I need to put my jeep back in 2H before getting off for the day correct?
@masonbeaner
@masonbeaner 6 ай бұрын
Im guessing the two wheel is rear wheel drive? Am I right
@naborreynoso6895
@naborreynoso6895 4 жыл бұрын
is there a way I can tell if my jeep is on 4wd? I can shift to 4hi but the 4wd light doesn't pop up.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
Yes the 4WD light should come on on your cluster.
@naborreynoso6895
@naborreynoso6895 4 жыл бұрын
@@SpirosAutomotive what if it doesn't? is there anyway I can tell if the 4wd is on? I don't see the light at all on my cluster. the only difference I've noticed is that it is harder to turn when on 4hi. i don't know if that is normal. it's my first time owning a 4wd vehicle.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 4 жыл бұрын
@@naborreynoso6895 Try driving slow and turn the steering wheel all the way to one side. If you feel the vehicle binding then that's normal and your in 4WD.
@fabianbodie4520
@fabianbodie4520 4 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm if I was you I would check to see if you have the front dryshaft on i bought a jeep without out the front dry shaft and put it on four wheel nothing I installed it later then the light popped up
@gregcoogan8270
@gregcoogan8270 3 жыл бұрын
Does the jeep have to be in motion every time? Reading my 2018 jeep wrangler owner's manual it makes it sound like 1)the jeep has to be in motion and 2) many terrible things will happen if you do something wrong.
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you should be in motion when engaging the 4wd
@gregcoogan8270
@gregcoogan8270 3 жыл бұрын
@@SpirosAutomotive but how do you do that if you're parked and you've got ice and snow around you?
@chrystalneraasen5598
@chrystalneraasen5598 2 жыл бұрын
If you're in park though you're not in motion right? About to drive in the snowy mountains so I want to make sure I get it right also lol
@bigmustache9057
@bigmustache9057 5 жыл бұрын
how is 4H in an open diff different to a torquesensing diff?
@markmayer6471
@markmayer6471 3 жыл бұрын
Thought you are supposed to be moving al low speed when going from 2WD to 4WD!
@tbs311
@tbs311 3 жыл бұрын
I think thats just when moving into 4L
@swanzilla1982
@swanzilla1982 Жыл бұрын
You really like to rub that knob before you shift it into 4 wheel drive 😁
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive Жыл бұрын
😅😂
@ProfessorAnalogz
@ProfessorAnalogz 2 жыл бұрын
I put the new forgios on the jeep
@alanherrera5975
@alanherrera5975 3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribe
@SpirosAutomotive
@SpirosAutomotive 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JiayinMiranda
@JiayinMiranda 2 жыл бұрын
You jeep missed 4H Auto gear
@district12-
@district12- 3 жыл бұрын
Oops, sorry I thought this was a joke. Best of luck to all!!
@kevinhood9781
@kevinhood9781 2 жыл бұрын
Why do ppl buy a 4x4 and have no idea how to use it? God bless Merica O and 1 thing you missed was you can shift in 4 low in drive, just dont go over 3mph
@anthonyquiroz8783
@anthonyquiroz8783 2 жыл бұрын
How about how to get out of 4WD drive? lol
@DaveLovallo
@DaveLovallo 4 жыл бұрын
..and go back to DRIVE> :)
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