#Four-wheel drive

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A Toyota 4Runner requires a new front differential.

When in four-wheel drive, the front wheels won’t turn. The front pinion is very loose and an internal noise can be heard.

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Basics About the 2023 Jeep Cherokee

Ahead of Jeep’s planned overhaul of its model lineup for 2024, the 2023 model year has only two trim levels for the Cherokee: the Altitude Lux and the Trailhawk, both of which are available exclusively in AWD.

While both trim levels can drive off-road fairly comfortably, the Trailhawk (as its name would suggest) has a few added features to make trails easier to handle. These include an extra inch of ground clearance, a standard traction-management system, and standard all-terrain tires.

What’s New in the 2023 Cherokee

Engine and Towing Performance

The Altitude comes with a powerful 2.4L four-cylinder engine that can put out 180 horsepower, while the Trailhawk uses a 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine rated at 270 horsepower. Importantly, both trim levels are more than capable of towing heavy loads.

The Altitude can tow up to 2,000 pounds: more than enough for a camping weekend with family and friends. The Trailhawk is rated at a maximum capacity of 4,000 pounds when equipped with the optional trailer tow package, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications.

Interior

The 2023 Cherokee enjoys the comfortable seats and spacious interior that Jeep is known for, with 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. With the rear seats folded down, the Cherokee enjoys nearly 55 cubic feet of storage space. Cargo loops can be used to secure your load and ensure it does not shift around while driving.

The 2023 Cherokee makes use of Jeep’s Uconnect infotainment system, which is very easy to use and makes use of a standard 8.4-inch touchscreen display, with an optional subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot available to stay connected while on the go. The Trailhawk trim comes with a 7-inch digital heads-up display for the driver.

Safety Features

Both trim levels offer parallel and perpendicular parking assist features, as well as blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning systems to keep you safe on the road. A togglable lane keep assist is also standard.

Electronic roll mitigation and stability control also help keep your Cherokee level while driving off-road and can even help reduce the severity of a collision while driving in urban environments.

Interested in taking a 2023 Cherokee out for a spin? Get in touch with us at Devils Lake Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to schedule a time for a test drive today!

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A Close-Up Look at the 2023 Ford Bronco

Performance

Among the 2023 Bronco’s impressive engine options is a 418-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, though if that’s too much power for you, there’s also the 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that generates 330 horses, as well as a 300-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder.

When leaving the pavement, the vehicle’s standard four-wheel drive and rugged H.O.S.S. suspension system make it easy to tackle tough terrains, though there’s also a standard terrain management system called G.O.A.T. modes for times when you need a bit more responsiveness and traction.

Design

The interior of this edition is an impressive one that offers plenty of different seating fabric options, including moisture-resistant marine-grade vinyl, cloth, and leather trim, as well as multiple color schemes, like Dark Space Gray, Black Onyx, Navy Pier, and in the special edition Heritage and Heritage Limited models, a retro plaid design.

Technology

Calling contacts from your smartphone with your hands still on the wheel, tuning into SiriusXM satellite radio channels, or getting turn-by-turn navigation instructions are all possible with the Bronco’s SYNC 4 infotainment system. Connecting to the Internet is easy as well with the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and once your smartphone’s battery needs to recharge, You can simply place it on the wireless charging pad.

To help you maneuver in and out of tight spaces while driving off-road, Trail Turn Assist reduces the vehicle’s turning radius, and if you pair it with the Off-Road Hero Switches, you can activate it and many other off-road features with the push of a button on your dashboard.

Safety

This edition’s safety features for sure to amaze, like Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking. These two features can help you avoid collisions by notifying you when you’re at risk of one and stopping the vehicle if you can’t respond quickly enough.

If you’ve ever forgotten to turn your high beams off while approaching vehicles driving in the opposite direction, you’ll love the Auto High-Beam Headlamps, which can automatically do this for you when lighting changes are detected.

With its strong performance, stylish cabin, and a wide array of off-road-ready features, this SUV is ready for whatever adventures or road trips you have in mind. Come test-drive the 2023 Bronco by reaching out to us today at Geweke Ford, and we’ll look forward to seeing you when you get here.

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Big Update: Maruti Suzuki Jimny Production to start in April

More than 18000 booking have been made for Marui Suzuki Jimny. Maruti Suzuki unveiled the much-anticipated 5-door Jimny on January 12 at the Auto Expo 2023, and it will go on sale in May of this year. Bookings for the iconic SUV are now open, and we now have more information on the production and allocation of Maruti’s sub-four-metre off-roader ahead of its launch. More than 1 Lakh Unit to…

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Just got home after spinnin out something feirce off the highway into the ditch. Hope y'all are staying safe and warm tonight ! Remember to use four wheel drive on icy highways and drive slow for winter conditions!

[plantanarchy]

I got perplexed by all the people in comments of that driving post saying "I'm comfortable driving in snow" and then remembered that places that are flat exist

[yourknightinshiningplastic]

finally got a guy to plow our big ass driveway (we've been stranded here all week) and he get stuck. not even a third of the way through.

[smileandasong]

do u ever listen to destroya for the first time in awhile and then momentarily get possessed by the spirit of 2011 gerard way on late night with jimmy fallon?

[v-tired-queer]

Absolutely ECSTATIC to report that I am two months seizure free today!! 🥳🎊✨️

This is the longest I've gone without a single seizure since I was fifteen years old. I've been working with my therapist, taking my medication as prescribed, and have been practicing coping mechanisms and learning to recognize my cues. I'm actually feeling better, and I never thought that would happen.

[tetedurfarm]

my new favourite genre of photo is '4x4 looking vacant'

[quinloki]

Me: "It's a four-wheel drive kind of day."

My partner: "Wha-."

Me: Proceeds to crawl up the stairs.

[llumimoon]

(me sitting here seething) ITS FINE its fine ITS FINE . I'LL GET MY LICENSE SOON ITS FINE

[thecargays]

Howdy from TheCarGays!

We greatly appreciate your patience as we paused on our posts.

To recap, last week, my husband and I were driving the CLK55 when some asshat decided that he needed to be in the lane we were in, without noticing that we were already there. He hit the passenger front of my car, pit maneuvering himself and sending us both into the median, jumping curbs and hitting each other 2 more times.

The good news is that the CLK appears not to be a total loss. The bad news is we expect it to take months to get fixed. The worse news is that I likely tore something in my shoulder, and my husbands back has been sore ever since. We’re both scheduled for an MRI and regular chiropractic visits. While the initial impact wasn’t bad, going airborne jumping the curb wasn’t exactly a cake walk.

Thankfully, the entire incident was caught on my dashcam. If you don’t have a dashcam, let this be your sign to get one. They’re often under $50US, and can save you thousands. In my case, the other party flat out lied to police and insurance. My dashcam proved him wrong, and his insurance has accepted liability.

We’re thrilled to report that we will be resuming daily posts this week, and are going to be going to a number of car related events to bring you new content!

We also bought another project… a German POS, that isn’t really German. In fact, it’s colloquially known as the “Alabama Trashcan.” Yep, that’s right, we bought a W163 Mercedes Benz M-Class. More specifically, we bought a 2001 ML320.

Why? I want an overlander, and these old MLs were wildly under appreciated. The W163 came standard with true, full time four wheel drive, with a two speed transfer case. They had more ground clearance than all of the competitors at the time (Explorer, Cherokee, Range Rover, etc), and even had a secondary air inlet to act as a snorkel for water fording. While the prices of Jeeps, 4Runners, and other common overlanders skyrocket, we paid just under $4,000 for this example.

All we need now is a lift kit, some big all terrains, and some recovery gear!

[jimothy-hopkins]

Idk man this has been sitting in my camera roll for half a century idk why I haven’t posted it. I present to you;

Ford Vendome

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Taken at Driven Vancouver