2006-09-16 08:09:30 · 5 answers · asked by nw44tg 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Automatic transmissions have a "front pump" which supplies fluid under pressure to the transmission internal parts.
It is attached to the engine flywheel, so if the engine is not running it is not turning!
If it is not running, the transmission gets no lubrication, and the bushings and clutch plates can wear out from "running dry"
Some older transmissions had a rear pump also, driven off the driveshaft. You COULD push start these cars and tow them without damage. They haven't made a transmission like that since the 1960's!
2006-09-16 08:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by econofix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can tow any car as long as the drive axle is off the ground. Econofix is right but for the most part that only applies to cars towed long distances. I used to drive a tow truck, and for the most part, towing less than 30 miles, and at less than 50 mph does no harm to a transmission.
2006-09-16 12:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by unclejimthebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Econofix is right. And to tow them any distance you must remove the drive shaft,short distance is ok.
2006-09-16 09:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most new cars have transaxels.towing will damage this
2006-09-16 08:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by Howard B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's in Neutral you should be just fine....
2006-09-16 08:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋