no - when towing the wheels on the pavment are not attached to the drive train they are just the free spining wheels, so if it is a front wheel drive you have the back wheels on the pavment, and with a rear wheel drive you tow backwards with the front wheels on the ground. and for a 4x4 you have to use a flat bed as all wheels are connected
2006-12-29 03:27:19
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answered by Acee 3
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Generally speaking no. Drive wheels are off the ground, key is off. The tires off the ground will be the front ones for front wheel drive, rear for rear wheel drive. For the tow behind the RV with all 4 wheels on the ground (usually only done with standard transmission vehicles, or 4 wheel drive with the transfer case in neutral) the same thing would apply, key off = no reading. In the car dolly case, front wheels on the dolly, again no reading since the sensor for the newer cars is in the front wheel, which isn't turning, and the key is off.
Good question though.
2006-12-29 03:15:52
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answered by oklatom 7
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Generally speaking, whenever the drive wheels are on the ground and turning, miles are recorded. There are a few exceptions to that, however. The old rear-engined VW Beetles odometer connected to the left front wheel. The drive cable actually stuck out through the grease cap. If you pulled the grease cap, the speedo and odo would stop working.
2006-12-29 03:20:38
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answered by Bostonian In MO 7
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It depends on which wheels are on the ground and wether or not it is a front or wheel drive. Some people remove the drive shaft so that the drive train does not turn while being towed. This is to prevent damage to it.
2006-12-29 03:14:31
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answered by RayCATNG 4
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I tow my 2-horse trailer with a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. it is much extra truck than i in my opinion desire, however. it relatively is effective to have the extra suitable potential. you need to use a a million/2 ton pickup, and the wheelbase of your tow vehicle must be a minimum of 114 inches. approximately 15 years in the past i became thinking a sidestep Dakota to be my multi functional vehicle for towing and commuting, yet interior the tip I caught with my comprehensive length truck (a 1985 Ford F-a hundred and fifty at that element), and had a small automobile for making use of to artwork. Now I also have a extra modern-day truck and a extra modern-day automobile, yet nevertheless the comparable set up. 12 mpg for the truck, 32 mpg for the vehicle.
2016-11-24 22:54:30
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answered by ? 4
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no you do not put miles on it. but if it is where they tow it with the back tires not on the tow bed then it will be wearing down your tires just like it does every day when you drive it. but it does not put extra miles on your car
2006-12-29 03:12:53
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answered by anneanderson85 2
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Most new cars have electronic odometers that only add miles when the key is in the ignition. Old cars might add miles when you tow them.
2006-12-29 03:11:48
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answered by mathu9 2
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I dont think so.... The sensors that record the mileage are turned off so I dont think it will. good question though. Im not sure but thats what i think only.
2006-12-29 03:13:00
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answered by Help me 3
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It does if you don't disconnect the drive shaft. If the tranny is turning it's putting on miles whitch is a good idea anyway
2006-12-29 03:13:38
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answered by Larry m 6
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front or rear wheel drive, if tires don't spin no miles added.
2006-12-29 03:23:24
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answered by dano2curious 1
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