2002 Oldmobile Bravada Smart Trac Help!!!

[Chris Stewart]

Thanks for the info, did you change the transfer case lube to the Autotrak II blue fluid also?

[crafty61120152]

I purchased a 2002 Bravada in April of this year, and got in trouble the first time I drove it due to taking a corner to fast. I lost control and tangled with a road sign. Not much damage but I learned to slow down. What I don't understand is when I get on ice or slippery roads I can feel the rear tires break free for an instant then nothing more. I've never gotten stuck, even in this specially harsh winter we had in Northwestern Ohio this winter. I don't know anything about AWD or SMART TRAC !!, as I've always had rear drive only. As for some of you have said the fuel economy isn't all that great, thats true for around town/stop and go driving or driving over 65 mph. But, for me I didn't purchase it for gas mileage, but for towing and winter driving. Currently I am getting 12-14 miles per gallon around town and 28-30 miles per gallon at 60-65 miles an hour on the highway which really isn't to awfully bad.

[Chris Stewart]

Welcome to the site crafty61120152.
Congrats on your recent Bravada purchase. Your highway fuel mileage is certainly impressive.
You can do a search on "encoder motor" to get up quick on your model AWD.