i saw an RV pulling a jeep. i was wondering, does this put miles on the jeep, even in neutral? my understanding is that if the wheels turn, the odometer is reading it... so? anyone?
2006-09-25 07:55:09 · 23 answers · asked by MnKLmT 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If it has a mechanical speedometer, that uses a cable it will. If it is an electronic speedometer it won't as long as the switch remains off. An electronic speedometer works with a sensor and usually has a digital readout. Hope this helps you.
2006-09-25 07:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use to you could disconnect odometer easy, still can, but I wouldnt. The Actuall Mileage and Driven Mileage is something that has to do with the motor, but the odometer is connected to the Drive Train as long as wheels turn the miles are recorded. Some cars now use Engine Miles, boats have done this forever, it is called Engine Hours.
In the case of the RV towing a Jeep, if all 4 tires are in contact with the road, then yes, miles are recorded and this does have an adverse effect on the condition of the jeep. Even being towed a vehicle gets travel damage.
The dolly system is good, place the 2 wheels that the Drive Train is connected to onto a Car Dolly then tow it does not add mileage.
Full Enclosed trailer is the best way.
There is all kinds of gas in the ground and the gnomeish trolls are makeing more than we could ever use. YEEEEEHHAAAW!
2006-09-25 08:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all four wheels were rolling on the ground, then YES. This is of course, unless the driveshaft was disconnected and in most cases people don't do that. I must add that if the vehicle is front wheel drive, to avoid adding miles to it when towing, at least the front wheels should be off the ground (on the tow dolly). On a vehicle that is rear wheel drive the rear wheels have to be off the ground, meaning it would have to be backwards on a tow dolly. All wheel drive vehicles should be towed on a flat bed to avoid damage to the transmission.
2006-09-25 08:04:48 · answer #3 · answered by Vicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As long as the drive shaft is turning the odometer is tracking the miles. Put the car on a trailer if the mileeage concerns you.
2006-09-25 07:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Drive your car on the highway really fast, look at the mileage.
Now put it in neutral and turn the car off, and coast for half a mile or so. Start the car back up and compare mileage.
2006-09-25 07:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do believe it does, but not 100% sure.
More importantly though, are the miles being put on the tires, suspension and car itself that can't be seen. Best way to pull/tow a car not being driven is to put it on a trailer where all four tires aren't in contact with the road. This doesn't put any strain on the above systems (maybe shocks a little with the bumps and whatnot).
2006-09-25 07:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin J 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Excellent question! If the wheels turn, so does the odometer unless you disconnect the drive shaft.
2006-09-25 07:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the wheels turn,so does the odometer
2006-09-25 07:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it can but if it four wheel drive with a transfer case that can be put in neutral it will not turn the speed sensor that is in the transmission
2006-09-25 08:13:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old the car is. If from before the 60's, then yes this puts miles on it. If it's after the sixties, this does not. (there may be some that are newer than that.)
2006-09-25 07:59:15 · answer #10 · answered by Rockstar 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋