Is it possible to push-start a car with the automatic?

Answer 1

No, get the jumper cables

Answer 2

Yes, absolutely. With a caveat. It has to be a 60's model. In older GM Powerglide 2 speed automatic transmissions, they used two oil pumps. One in the front powered by the engine, and one in the back powered by the driveshaft. Both were capable of generating system pressure. I could start my 63 Chevy Powerglide automatic by push starting. At about 20 mph all you did is shift from neutral into drive. It was a little difficult for one person to manually push the car at that speed but what were friends for? Many GM and Chrysler automatic transmissions of that era were similar.

Anything since then, well, you can try dropping it in drive at about 45, but you may wind up buying a new transmission as a result. Invest in a set of jumper cables, good ones.

Answer 3

Yep, make sure the ignition is on and the gear selector is in neutral and push the car with another vehicle. When going about 5-10 mph pop the car into drive.

I would get some jumper cables though as this technique can severly damage the tranny if done incorrectly. And I should add this only worked for me one time and it was in an International box truck.

Answer 4

it rather is achieveable to push commence a motor vehicle with an computerized transmission in spite of the fact that it rather is not achievable to attain this. you'll have the flexibility to get the motor vehicle to a minimum of a few thing around 30 mph to do it. the way it rather is comprehensive is to place the motor vehicle in independent after which as quickly as at an outstanding speed, you place it into stress. in actuality, you should be in stress once you get to hurry, yet that could placed undue stress on your transmission and all, so extra appropriate play it secure. As for why i will inform you this for specific, I actual have a 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 2 gasoline tanks that have been put in with the help of the previous proprietor. The gasoline fill by one tank so the gasoline gage is by no skill completely precise so I land up working one tank dry and at an identical time as utilising I turn the swap to the different tank and the motor vehicle turns back over.

Answer 5

jacks mama is the only one close yes it is possable and will start when you say automatic people just assume no but yes it will you need to have it in drive and pull or push it up to 30 to 35 mph and the fluid will build up pressure and the car will start if noone has done this before you should not be so fast to say no you should always know your facts first any year tranny will work this way all you need to do is build up the pressure

Answer 6

Only, "When Push Comes to Shove." hahahahahaha...

Hey man' that stuff only works on a 1961 Studebaker Lark VII, or a 1966 VW.

Answer 7

That depends upon the vehicle. It depends upon the transmission. In general, the answer is no. If you don't know enough about your vehicle to know whether or not you can perform this "stunt", I advise you to play it safe. Do not attempt to start your vehicle in this manner.

Answer 8

NO, because the trans is directly connected to the engine via the flex plate and torque converter.

Answer 9

Heck, I could (and did many times) CRANKSTART my 1962 and 64 Renault Dauphines! I believe that was the last of the crankstart cars.

Answer 10

Only if you have a Ford with an FMX tranny with the double pumps or one modified for circle track racing. Otherwise, no.

Answer 11

jumper cables work well
or get about 6 clydesdales and get up to about 35 mph
good luck