Valet ******* put my 4x4 on - drove for a bit on dry pavement ok?

[TahoeFL2017]

The ******* valet engaged my 4x4 somehow, truck felt weird driving home , just around corners.

Figured it out the next day, trying to make a tight turn at Costco, so didn't drive for weeks or anything - just half a day or so, and noticed some drag when turning sharply.

How bad is this for the 4x4 system/transfer case?

I don't hear nay noises but am wondering how common this is, and how bad for my truck

 

[Marky Dissod]

How bad is this for the 4x4 system/transfer case?

Only those with (too much) experience doing something like this would be able to give you a clearer idea
of how bad this is.
Were I you, I'd remove & refresh the lubricants in the offended parts.

If you TRULY want a definitive answer, when you drain out the old lubricant, capture some of it, get it analyzed.

I drove for one day in 4Hi in NYC, by the way.
That day ended with me making two (unavoidable) 3point U-turns to back into my tight garage space.
Have not yet drained the front diff lubricant. When I do, I'll definitely have it analyzed.

THEN I'll be able to give an answer backed with numbers.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Lots of folks here can give you definitive answers/opinions on this. I have very limited experience with the 4WD system, but my inexperienced opinion says that you are OK.

 

[PPV_2018]

Was it 4Hi or 4Lo?

I am no expert on 4wd by any means, this is more opinion than fact, but 4Hi at lowish speeds on pavement i don’t think would have hurt too much, unless.. A lot of turning was involved.

 

[Loki223]

It's fine. If it was for an extended period, the most damage would be to the tires. The sluggish corner feel was from the 4 wheel drive system binding due to a lack of give on the hard pavement. But in your shoes, i wouldn't worry one bit unless you also like to do neutral drop launches and other types of aggressive / race style driving. Assuming your drive it like an adult, i wouldn't worry at all about a day or 2 in 4 wheel drive with normal driving

 

[Stbentoak]

Not preferable , but you didn't hurt a thing.... Carry on!

 

[Geotrash]

Not preferable , but you didn't hurt a thing.... Carry on!

+1. Not an issue, in my opinion. Guys I used to work with ran oilfield company trucks in 4wd on dry pavement all the time. Still got 200K+ out of ‘em.