Hi all,
I have been offered the chance of puting my 2008 outlander on a rolling road, it a 4WD
rolling road, I'm just a bit worried that any damage could occur with the 4WD system, my outlander is the 2.0 DID version with selectable 2WD, 4WD on demand or 4WD lock. My question is what set up should I have the system on before going on the rolling road, also could I do any damage ? , I presumed I would just leave it in front wheel drive set, but worry that the back wheels won't be moving, anybody had their outlander on a rolling road ? Any advice would be much appreciated

Thanks

 

by rolling road, do you mean a setup where they see how much power your vehicle has? a dynamometer?

Something like this?

 

I doubt you would be able to run it in 2WD because the traction control will intervene. I think you would need to run it in 4WD Lock but the front and rear axle speeds should be closely monitored during the run and the run aborted if the coupling can't keep the speeds the same (that is the Lock mode can't transfer the torque required).

 

Hi.
Yes given the chance to measure bhp, the slightest chance
any damage could be caused to my gearbox It will not be put on.
Unsure what to do now.

Thanks

 

I don't think you'll damage anything. I would probably ask the dyno operator what would be best. Rear wheels may just rest on a cylinder that isn't connected to anything. I'd be more inclined to go with 2WD, but the operator may say 4WD would be best.

I'd do it.

 

I don't know if you did some engine mods and interested to see the gain. Well, stock or not you can search youtube for some "rolling road failures" and maybe it will give you ideas on what can go wrong...at least for other brand/models.

 

Many performance AWD cars are dyno'ed (put on a rolling road) in 2WD mode by simply removing the unwanted driveshaft. The Trailblazer SS and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 owners do this all the time.

 

Hi all,
Spoke with the dyno guys, they have never had a new shape outlander on ( mines a 2008 model) and say its entirely up to me , they can't advise what set up the transmission should be in, 2WD or 4WD.. so taking no chances, only reason I fancy puting it on feels very torquey compared to my last car.. vw passat variant with same 2.0 lump.
Thanks all for advicen