Please help as I am trying to help out an old lady, and I was under the impression it could do damage.
Thanks
2006-12-19 03:17:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It depends on how far you're towing it: if its a couple of miles, then just put the transmission into neutral and it'll be fine. If its a long trip, then yes, you should lift the drive wheels clear of the road.
2006-12-19 03:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by winballpizard 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
stable there! often of thumb do not tow an automated. The extra present day the kind the extra complicated it gets. in case you're able to tow an automated do it with the force wheels off the floor. there are lots of of rules and rules and products of suggestion which you would be able to get from countless persons however the suitable suggestion is "do not Tow With force Wheels on the floor".
2016-12-30 15:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer to this can be found in the owners handbook ! Different cars have differing "do`s and dont`s". EG, A Jeep Cherokee with "Select Trac" has a neutral position on the transfer box that enables it to be towed like a trailer for unlimited miles at normal highway speeds
2006-12-20 04:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by cosmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the engine is running you CAN tow in neutral for a short distance even with all wheels on the ground. If the engine is not running - keep the speed low & no more than a few miles.
2006-12-19 03:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No just put it in neutral and all will be well. Sorry I am editing but had to respond to all this English bunk. Here in the states we thrive on the automatic and we tow them at will without damage at most we have a driver in the towed car who keeps the electric power on so the power brakes will work this is done in situations where the area to be driven is very hilly. I am totally amazed at the wives tales you English live by.
2006-12-19 06:22:53 · answer #5 · answered by brian L 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Shift into neutral. If you're going a long distance (5 + miles), use a tow vehicle and get the drive wheels off the ground.
2006-12-19 03:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by psyop6 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its a good ides to raise the front wheels. Some GM cars like Malibus and Saturns can be "flat towed"
2006-12-19 03:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by alk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should not tow an auto car for any distance over a half mile with the drive wheels engaged , the reson for that is that there is no lubrication to the moving parts , a short distance would not do any harm
2006-12-19 03:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if it's a fronty wheel drive vehicle then don't it'll hurt it no matter how long you tow it if it's rear wheel drive then might be better but it's best to get it onto a flatbed especially if it's a hybrid if worst come to worst elevate the wheels that are used to drive the vehicle.
2006-12-19 03:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by nascardude_1018 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can. You might just get away with a very short, slow tow, but i wouldn't recommend it - that's one of the reasons why breakdown trucks use spec lifts.
2006-12-19 03:21:00 · answer #10 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋