My 2017 Bighorn 5.7L Hemi 4x4 has proven very capable in slush and snow in 4WD auto and 4WD lock. I went home in about 8in of untouched unsalted un cleared fresh snow, and it was quite simple. My Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT tires and 4WD lock got me home without any slippage or any issues at all. This morning in some snow and quite a bit of wet and slick slush 4WD Auto got me home just the same, no issues.
Pro tip: if you are using 4wd lock, turn on the 4wd lock, then press and hold the traction control to turn off traction control and the stability control system to get the most out of all 4 wheels. I have the same truck and honestly this unleashes the 4wd. Has helped me out of some nastier muck! ✊🏽
I live in Manitoba Canada. Get that same crappy weather and worse. 4WD is the only way to go out here. Just love it. And for the Record the Ram always starts in -35 Celsius weather. Cool vid buddy.
I just bought a 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn North Edition. Same system as yours with a few extra goodies. 4wd auto is awesome. Tires are extremely important. I absolutely love the truck. I’m just north of you in Ontario Canada. It’s been fantastic in the winter so far.
I'm enjoying my Ram truck . Going have to look up the North Edition. I need to get some better tires then what come with it. Nice to see some Canadians watching the video.Thanks buddy
Just bought my 2021 Ram Bighorn Night edition! Came across ur video. So glad u said in the beginning of video that on ice, nobody can stop bcus people always assume in trucks it's better and nope! And u mentioned the Park assist goes nuts....mine did same thing w/truck covered in snow, had to turn it off! And ur a Great sweet hubby for taking ur wife to work safely! Mine is the same way! Thanks for video. GOD Bless! 🙏😊
Great video thanks for your time, I own 2019 ram 1500 new body style In my testing experiences 4AUTO mode engages in full time (all wheel drive ) Mode every time and stays on when 1. vehicle temperature reading is under 40f stays in full time all wheel drive. 2. Viper blades on stays in full time all wheel drive. 3. Any time wheel slippage stay on for certain amount of time
@MultiPartizan1, "...stays on for a certain amount of time." No one ( as in none of one ), no one knows how long it stays engaged. A minute ater slippage is detected , 30 seconds, 5 seconds, or micro-seconds...? On wet /slushy roads with alternating dry patches is it constantly kicking in-out, or does it "learn" and adapt ? Inquiring minds Want to know... ☆
From what i understand you have to put the vehicle in neutral then select "auto", the drive. Is that correct? Do you put snow rires on? Huge difference.
Paved alot of driveways on the Island. Some of those roads are pretty narrow with a tri axle dump and a trailer lol. Hope you and your family enjoy it there and keep bringing us some videos.
Do u have the anti spin rear diff?if so do u think the anti spin diff and traction control interference with each other?I just got this truck and haven't had to use 4wd yet .ur saying to turn off traction control when using any type of 4wd option? Have u ever gotten a 4wd overhearing light when using 4wd high? I know some do when using 4wd auto bc the clutches engage and disengage so much but I dunno how it works when it's in high and supposed to be locked kinda
I don't think anti spin and traction control interfere with each other. So far, I have never had overheating the clutches. But I only use 4wd auto when it's snowing or freezing rain or roads are covered in snow and ice. In 4wd high, you have to watch your speed up to 55mph in high and 25 in 4wd low.
@@OuzoLouGarage right .I am wondering if the system is truly connected in 4wd high .if it works by clutches in 4wd auto ,how's the connection made for 4wd h and L
Last 1500 series truck I had was a 2001 Chevy. The 4 wheel Auto was a favorite of the truck. Traded it in for a 2005 GMC 2500 with Duramax for towing. One of the worst trucks I owned. Traded that in for a 2014 RAM 2500 with Cummins. Other then recalls been a good truck. Have you had any problems with your RAM 1500? Considering downsizing as I'm not towing anymore.
You actually had a Key Lock on the door. Interesting. My 2019 RAM 1500 Bighorn Night Train Edt. 4wd doesn't. It's totally keyless............**Love the Cross!**
Now in days I never look for the key lock nice find. Keyless could be the Night Train Edt. I'll have to have my son look when he's working at the dealer. I had that cross in a couple of vehicle's Thanks Brother
@@OuzoLouGarage I had been looking for this info. All I have found is people guessing in forums, is there an official source that says 55mph is top speed in 4WD Lock? It is not in the owners manual.
@@OuzoLouGarage Cool thanks! I have looked in forums and stuff, and combed the manual. It says not to go over 25mph in 4LO all over but that is all I see as far as 4WD and speed.
Love to see snow. Very pretty. But please keep that up there!! LOL....Nice video. My 2007 Tahoe has auto 4wd as well. But come to find out, it is actually bad to leave it set in that setting for some reason. It can actually damage the solenoid. Not sure if the Ram is like that or not. Nice video
If it was me I would look like a popsicle since living in the Caribbean temperature we are summer and sunny all year long 😉😁🥶 I have been in most of the states in the USA but unfortunately not Michigan but been in the bad Canadian winter visiting my friend who teaches at Saskatchewan university. You gotta nice scenery there, it looks cool.👍 Like you, I am not a professional Detailer but have a few clients who I detail their vehicles too. This is my side job for the last 6 years and learning stuff every day. I have a regular job as a Senior Programmer Analyst.
That has to nice to have warm weather all year. You get to detail a lot more. Michigan weather is crazy we go from 70s degrees to snow lol. Sounds like you have a cool job. Thanks my friend for the awesome comment.
@@OuzoLouGarage I had been looking for this info. All I have found is people guessing in forums, is there an official source that says 55mph is top speed in 4WD Lock? It is not in the owners manual
4x4 auto sucks in my 08 truck computer tells pins to push out but not stop tell the electric motor blow take out the front speakers with a hi pitch sound. Dodge fixed the 4x4 and speakers tell warranty ran out and then said you should have gotten the extended warranty and that it was my problem now. It Haven't worked from new. Good luck with yours
Sure hope they have improved the AWD. MY 2018 is absolutely useless. Every time I leave a light it try’s to find traction. I’ve borrowed a friends 2016 Chevy and it’s system is way better
It's my new Ram . Traded in the Charger for the Ram and free cash for the new house. And ended up getting my Mustang back from my brother be didn't want it anymore
@@OuzoLouGarage A nice rig, congrats! I almost bought a new 2020 White Ram Big Horn Edition that I took home overnight & returned while my Challenger was being worked on, just too expensive & I didn't want a 3rd car payment at the time. Since then we paid off all our credit cards & my Challenger but are looking at new Chevy Blazer SUV & Durango R/T.
Thanks for the video! I have a 2016 Ram Big Horn and have never used the 4-wheel drive because I haven't needed it until now. Roads here have been cleared, but my driveway has 2 inclines, 1 is right at the road and of course you have to stop and look for cars. Then you have to try taking off while on an incline while sitting in the mound of snow from the road scrapes. Thanks for the tips!!!
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My 2017 Bighorn 5.7L Hemi 4x4 has proven very capable in slush and snow in 4WD auto and 4WD lock. I went home in about 8in of untouched unsalted un cleared fresh snow, and it was quite simple. My Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT tires and 4WD lock got me home without any slippage or any issues at all. This morning in some snow and quite a bit of wet and slick slush 4WD Auto got me home just the same, no issues.
Thanks for sharing your experience with 4WD auto on your 17 Ram truck. I mainly use 4WD in the snow
Pro tip: if you are using 4wd lock, turn on the 4wd lock, then press and hold the traction control to turn off traction control and the stability control system to get the most out of all 4 wheels. I have the same truck and honestly this unleashes the 4wd. Has helped me out of some nastier muck! ✊🏽
I live in Manitoba Canada. Get that same crappy weather and worse. 4WD is the only way to go out here. Just love it. And for the Record the Ram always starts in -35 Celsius weather. Cool vid buddy.
You sure do get worse weather then me. That's great the Ram starts at -35 .Thanks bubby
It's true. Manitoba is a frozen hell.
Amazing truck! Thanks for giving us a tour and showing us these great features. Have a wonderful day!
Auto works pretty good in the snow. Thanks
I’ll be trying my new 4wd bighorn tomorrow since it’s snowing today 😊 thank you for the video!
Thank you
I just bought a 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn North Edition. Same system as yours with a few extra goodies. 4wd auto is awesome. Tires are extremely important. I absolutely love the truck. I’m just north of you in Ontario Canada. It’s been fantastic in the winter so far.
I'm enjoying my Ram truck . Going have to look up the North Edition. I need to get some better tires then what come with it. Nice to see some Canadians watching the video.Thanks buddy
Cool demo of the 4 wheel auto, nice feature to have for sure...have a great day man...scenery near the water was great...
Glad you like the scenery I'll have to show the island more.
Just bought my 2021 Ram Bighorn Night edition! Came across ur video. So glad u said in the beginning of video that on ice, nobody can stop bcus people always assume in trucks it's better and nope! And u mentioned the Park assist goes nuts....mine did same thing w/truck covered in snow, had to turn it off! And ur a Great sweet hubby for taking ur wife to work safely! Mine is the same way! Thanks for video. GOD Bless! 🙏😊
Thank you for sharing your experience with your new Ram Truck. Have a bless week
I bought a 2020 billet silver big horn this year and it is a great truck.
I'am enjoying my Ram truck and detailing it. Merry Christmas
My wife has a 2017 with the same system, I find it works great in the weather we have up here in the winter.
My old 2013 Ram didn't have auto. Having auto is a nice feature. Thanks
Wife and I are in Michigan too- both have all wheel drive vehicles. Wouldn't live here without it.
You are right it's a must to have all wheel vehicle in Michigan. Thanks Lee
Great video thanks for your time,
I own 2019 ram 1500 new body style
In my testing experiences 4AUTO mode engages in full time (all wheel drive )
Mode every time and stays on when
1. vehicle temperature reading is under 40f stays in full time all wheel drive.
2. Viper blades on stays in full time all wheel drive.
3. Any time wheel slippage stay on for certain amount of time
Thank You for that information about 4wd auto. I enjoy leaning from comments like yours. Have a great 2021
@MultiPartizan1,
"...stays on for a certain amount of time."
No one ( as in none of one ), no one knows how long it stays engaged. A minute ater slippage is detected , 30 seconds, 5 seconds, or micro-seconds...? On wet /slushy roads with alternating dry patches is it constantly kicking in-out, or does it "learn" and adapt ? Inquiring minds Want to know... ☆
What a beautiful truck! I can tell you were on Michigan roads, that poor front end. 🤣
Great video brother 👍
Michigan road are bad. Are you from Michigan?
Michigan roads eat cars
@@OuzoLouGarage Nahh im up in Canada 🇨🇦 😎
14:57 Stop stop, I wanna walk out on the little pier. 😄
A lot of piers
From what i understand you have to put the vehicle in neutral then select "auto", the drive. Is that correct? Do you put snow rires on? Huge difference.
For 4x4 low, you have to put it in neutral. For tire an all terrain would be the best way
Great video. Just what i needed to see!
Thank you
Beautiful truck, and beautiful scenery Michigan looks amazing, greetings from Europe.
Nice to see you are watching from Europe. Thanks my friend appreciate it
Instablaster...
Paved alot of driveways on the Island. Some of those roads are pretty narrow with a tri axle dump and a trailer lol. Hope you and your family enjoy it there and keep bringing us some videos.
It hard to get those big trucks on the island. We will try to get videos out. Thanks bro
Thanks for sharing the update on 4×4 auto great information sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed and a full watch
Thanks guys
Do u have the anti spin rear diff?if so do u think the anti spin diff and traction control interference with each other?I just got this truck and haven't had to use 4wd yet .ur saying to turn off traction control when using any type of 4wd option? Have u ever gotten a 4wd overhearing light when using 4wd high? I know some do when using 4wd auto bc the clutches engage and disengage so much but I dunno how it works when it's in high and supposed to be locked kinda
I don't think anti spin and traction control interfere with each other. So far, I have never had overheating the clutches. But I only use 4wd auto when it's snowing or freezing rain or roads are covered in snow and ice. In 4wd high, you have to watch your speed up to 55mph in high and 25 in 4wd low.
@@OuzoLouGarage right .I am wondering if the system is truly connected in 4wd high .if it works by clutches in 4wd auto ,how's the connection made for 4wd h and L
Last 1500 series truck I had was a 2001 Chevy. The 4 wheel Auto was a favorite of the truck. Traded it in for a 2005 GMC 2500 with Duramax for towing. One of the worst trucks I owned. Traded that in for a 2014 RAM 2500 with Cummins. Other then recalls been a good truck. Have you had any problems with your RAM 1500? Considering downsizing as I'm not towing anymore.
Ram 1500 with the 5.7 for me has been a great truck. My brother inlaw has a 2022 Ram with no problems
You actually had a Key Lock on the door. Interesting. My 2019 RAM 1500 Bighorn Night Train Edt. 4wd doesn't. It's totally keyless............**Love the Cross!**
Now in days I never look for the key lock nice find. Keyless could be the Night Train Edt. I'll have to have my son look when he's working at the dealer. I had that cross in a couple of vehicle's Thanks Brother
I see I already liked this video & commented on it, that's how I discovered your new Ram bud.
Can't wait to see your New Ram truck. Thanks Dean
@@OuzoLouGarage Only if I can find exactly what I want my friend.
Looks like the 5th gens got the 48-11 transfer case which I hear is better than what the 4th gen used for the 4wd auto.
Thanks for sharing
Question here can I just leave it in 4x4 auto all the time I drive?
I believe you can leave it in auto. I only use auto when the roads are bad with snow.
Nice truck, and it looks like a really nice area you moved into. Hair Nation baby!
Have to like Hair Nation. It's very quiet where we moved to. Thanks CT
I got my Ram a few months ago. Prepping for winter. I think I’m going to pop it in 4 wheel auto when it gets snowy.
4w auto works great
What’s the top speed you can do when in 4wd auto ?
Highway speeds for 4wd auto. And 4wd high no more then 55 mph
@@OuzoLouGarage thank you 😀
@@OuzoLouGarage I had been looking for this info. All I have found is people guessing in forums, is there an official source that says 55mph is top speed in 4WD Lock? It is not in the owners manual.
@@rb3tactical145 I believe it's in a video from Ram.. I'll see if I can find and post the link
@@OuzoLouGarage Cool thanks! I have looked in forums and stuff, and combed the manual. It says not to go over 25mph in 4LO all over but that is all I see as far as 4WD and speed.
What tires were you using in this deep snow?
Goodyear wrangler 275/65r18
...still wondering what he hit at 5:42 and 6:01 ?
Was a pot hole in the road couldn't see it with all the snow. Michigan roads suck
Does you 4wdauto vibrate at acceleration around 30-40mph
I didn't notice any vibrate
What was the maximum speed? Never used before please let me know and thank you for the video
In 4wd, it's 55 mph, and in 4w auto, I think there's no limit .
beautiful truck my friend
Thanks my friend appreciate it
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, and Happy New Year
Nice view. I’m from south Texas. We don’t get snow lol
Every winter in South East Michigan, it's hit and miss with the snow
Nice ride brother
Thanks brother
My rebel handled perfectly down here in Texas in 4WD auto. Especially considering we dont ever need to use it lol
Rebel trucks are nice . I like get to Rebel wheels for my Ram one day.
Wish I lived there
Greetings from Australia
@@sinisamarkovic6528 Australia has be be nice. We are blessed to live on the island.
Love to see snow. Very pretty. But please keep that up there!! LOL....Nice video. My 2007 Tahoe has auto 4wd as well. But come to find out, it is actually bad to leave it set in that setting for some reason. It can actually damage the solenoid. Not sure if the Ram is like that or not. Nice video
I wouldn't leave it in auto only when weather bad. I see it getting where you right at. Thanks Pete
If it was me I would look like a popsicle since living in the Caribbean temperature we are summer and sunny all year long 😉😁🥶
I have been in most of the states in the USA but unfortunately not Michigan but been in the bad Canadian winter visiting my friend who teaches at Saskatchewan university.
You gotta nice scenery there, it looks cool.👍
Like you, I am not a professional Detailer but have a few clients who I detail their vehicles too. This is my side job for the last 6 years and learning stuff every day. I have a regular job as a Senior Programmer Analyst.
That has to nice to have warm weather all year. You get to detail a lot more. Michigan weather is crazy we go from 70s degrees to snow lol.
Sounds like you have a cool job. Thanks my friend for the awesome comment.
How fast can u go on 4wd auto?
For 4wd auto highways speeds. For 4wd high no more then 55 mph
@@OuzoLouGarage I had been looking for this info. All I have found is people guessing in forums, is there an official source that says 55mph is top speed in 4WD Lock? It is not in the owners manual
did you do 4auto with traction control off
Had traction control with 4auto
Very nice 👍 looks great
Thanks my friend appreciate it
Awesome Truck!
Thanks guys
My 2017 RAM1500 4 auto makes your truck front wheel drive until needed then back wheels ingage
4 Auto does ingage when needed.
No it doesnt.
Great truck, can go throught snow very easy, greetings my friends.
The truck goes though the snow well. Thanks
4x4 auto sucks in my 08 truck computer tells pins to push out but not stop tell the electric motor blow take out the front speakers with a hi pitch sound. Dodge fixed the 4x4 and speakers tell warranty ran out and then said you should have gotten the extended warranty and that it was my problem now. It Haven't worked from new. Good luck with yours
Sorry to hear. My old Ranger the 4x4 never worked. I can only hope I don't have any problems. Thanks John
It’s all about the tires
You are right
Sure hope they have improved the AWD. MY 2018 is absolutely useless. Every time I leave a light it try’s to find traction. I’ve borrowed a friends 2016 Chevy and it’s system is way better
My old 2016 Silverado auto 4wd worked great. So far my 2020 Ram is working good.. Thanks
Is this your Ram or is it a loaner bud?
It's my new Ram . Traded in the Charger for the Ram and free cash for the new house. And ended up getting my Mustang back from my brother be didn't want it anymore
@@OuzoLouGarage A nice rig, congrats! I almost bought a new 2020 White Ram Big Horn Edition that I took home overnight & returned while my Challenger was being worked on, just too expensive & I didn't want a 3rd car payment at the time. Since then we paid off all our credit cards & my Challenger but are looking at new Chevy Blazer SUV & Durango R/T.
I'm enjoying the new Ram it ride nice on the road
@@OuzoLouGarage Ram has come a long way since my 2008 Hemi Ram Big Horn.
They sure have
I'm here sending my support bro kerp safety see you around stay connect
Thanks
my 2wd Van wont even navigate wet grass. Thats an impressive system.
The auto works very well.Thanks
Thanks for the video! I have a 2016 Ram Big Horn and have never used the 4-wheel drive because I haven't needed it until now. Roads here have been cleared, but my driveway has 2 inclines, 1 is right at the road and of course you have to stop and look for cars. Then you have to try taking off while on an incline while sitting in the mound of snow from the road scrapes. Thanks for the tips!!!
That the worst stopped in snow and have to turn into the road. Thanks for sharing
1st from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷
Have a great week brother
I wonder if he's going to edit out the part where he gets stuck in the ditch and needs a tow truck to come save his ass
I took that part out 😁
You sound worried?
Gosh dang lol spell check next time before posting a video haha 😂
Thanks for pointing out my mistakes professor Eric. Merry Christmas
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@@fjb4932 same one of ask and don't judge