If you have a minute I want to get your quick thought on something that might sound crazy. I am the 2nd owner of a 70K miles Mazda CX-9 GT from 2010.
My transfer case (TC) was leaking and upon verification the dealer said the output shaft failed and I lost 4WD. After trying to sell me a new car or a new transmission, the dealer said that I should have no issues driving the CX-9 as 2WD automobile and put back the TC. The dealer did not care to reseal the TC and I have a leak again. Going back to them they did not bother looking at the TC and they say I need a new car, or a new transmission and transfer case.
Here is the question: Once I permanently turn off 4WD, can I just drain the TC so I dont worry about risk of fire (the TC is by the exhaust and its known for potentially causing fires)? I assume that if the TC is not just for 4WD than this wont work.
Any thoughts on this?
My transfer case (TC) was leaking and upon verification the dealer said the output shaft failed and I lost 4WD. After trying to sell me a new car or a new transmission, the dealer said that I should have no issues driving the CX-9 as 2WD automobile and put back the TC. The dealer did not care to reseal the TC and I have a leak again. Going back to them they did not bother looking at the TC and they say I need a new car, or a new transmission and transfer case.
Here is the question: Once I permanently turn off 4WD, can I just drain the TC so I dont worry about risk of fire (the TC is by the exhaust and its known for potentially causing fires)? I assume that if the TC is not just for 4WD than this wont work.
Any thoughts on this?