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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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I have a 2003 250SD 4x4 and I was just told that I should run my truck in 4 wheel drive every now and then to keep the gears lubed.I hav'nt driven it in 4 wheel drive since I purchased it a year ago. I do not go off road at all, just tow my bumper pull rv and drive it around town. Thanks as always you guys are great. Bob
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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That is good advice. By doing so you keep everything lubed in the front axle, otherwise the gear oil just lays in the bottom of the housing. I run mine at least once a month in warm weather, in the winter time my front hubs are locked in 99% of the time so the axle is always turning.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:42 PM
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Not only the lube issue, but if you have ESOF, it's probably a good idea so that the actuator gets some use.
 
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