Element AWD

Discussion in 'Element' started by ottguit, Mar 7, 2008.

  1. ottguit

    ottguit Guest

    I've got a 2003 Honda Element with Real Time AWD, and am wondering if
    the rear end gets engaged when making a tight turn.This thing has a
    very tight turning circle and I'm concerned the difference in wheel
    speed can cause the 4wd to engage? Am I off the wall thinking this?
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    ottguit, Mar 7, 2008
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  2. ottguit

    motsco_ Guest

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    That's called The Parking Lot Test, and it good to do it now and then.
    If you hear grinding / shuddering, it's time to replace a litre of Dual
    Pump Fluid. 30,000 miles is the average life span. Keep your tires well
    rotated too or you'll be in AWD all the time. Not good.

    Same as CR-V, same specs, same fluid:
    http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=12010&

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Mar 7, 2008
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  3. ottguit

    ottguit Guest

    I'm not getting any noise, the the fluid has been changed a couple of
    months ago.
    But, I was curious because I read somewheree that Honda
    changed at some point a few years ago the differential rate at which
    the rear would engage, and I was wondering whether it was changed to
    activate sooner or with a longer delay and Why they did it!

    Thanks,
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    ottguit, Mar 7, 2008
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  4. ottguit

    motsco_ Guest

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    The newer ones cut in quicker when the front wheels spin, ie: My '00
    CR-V might spin 3/4 of a turn before the rears start pushing. The new
    one might only spin 1/2 turn. There's safety pressure valve and a high
    temp valve that prevents damage in both the older and newer versions.

    http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=15758&
    http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=7760&
    http://www.hondasuv.com/members/showthread.php?t=7331&

    You could sign in and SEARCH if you have questions not covered in these
    links.

    'Curly'
     
    motsco_, Mar 7, 2008
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  5. ottguit

    ottguit Guest

    Thanks again for your help, Curly.
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    ottguit, Mar 7, 2008
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