can you tow a automatic car,the engine would be runnung and selected in neutral,
2007-10-25 07:41:25 · 18 answers · asked by tugboat 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
you cannot tow a automatic car without the risk of causing damage you can if the driving wheels are lifted from the ground like on a A frame
EDIT First answer that gives the correct information and it gets two thumbs down what is the point
2007-10-25 07:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Towing An Automatic Car
2016-12-13 08:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steady there! As a rule of thumb do not tow an automatic.
The more modern the model the more complicated it gets.
If you must tow an automatic do it with the drive wheels off the ground.
There are so many rules and regulations and pieces of advice that you can get from various persons but the best advice is "Do Not Tow With Drive Wheels On The Ground".
2007-10-25 12:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by JAMES M 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can tow an automatic car but very slowly i used to tow at 20 -30 mph, and not far 5 - 6 miles. Any further i would sugest you get the garage to recover you. If you are planning to use an a frame i would suggest you get spec lift.
2007-10-25 08:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by charlie_t 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that two manufacturers have vehicles that can be towed with the drive wheels on the ground. One that I know for sure it the Saturn, you can tow its automatic if a certain procedure is done prior to towing without damage to the automatic.
As someone said there are kits available through RV outlets that can be installed.
As for most automatics, yes they can be towed but the consequence will be that you will most likely have to rebuild/replace it when you're finished if you don't have the drive wheels off the ground.
2007-10-25 15:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by G T 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes you can tow an automatic. the engine need not be running. if you plan on towing a long distance (50 miles or more) it is recommended that the drive shaft be removed. if you can afford to pay for a tow get one that has a roll back.
2007-10-28 10:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by raymond b 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how far. A couple of miles would be no problem, 20 or more would damage the transmission. Since you say the engine would be running it sounds as if the transmission itself is faulty. In that case I wouldn't tow at all.
2007-10-25 23:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remove drive shaft first, put a plug in trans to keep from spilling fluid. This is the proper way to tow. Or tow it from rear bumper with rear tires off the ground.
2007-10-25 07:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by jumbobret 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the you are Towing the car there is no need to for it to be Running. And yes the car must be in neutral to tow. Besides that yes you can tow it
2007-10-25 07:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by Michael G 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
it is not recomended that an auto vehicle is towed any distance without disconnecting the drive shafts however I have towed several auto vehicles and had no ill affects. if you are going to lift the driven wheels it wont matter anyway.
2007-10-28 02:43:17 · answer #10 · answered by maclaren 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋