GJW Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Can someone please tell me the do's & don'ts when towing an auto, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Dont leave it in "D" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Don't... unless the propshaft is disconnected or the driven wheels are off the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Its because the oil pump in the gearbox isnt workign but yet the TC and box is turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 In an emergency you can tow most autos a short distance as long as you keep the speed down to a minimum. Avoid doing it at all if possible though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 i'me sure i read somewhere 30 miles at low speed max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I have heard its a big dont. Dont know why, if it were a really short distance i would put it in N and go for it! (mine got towed home by pheonix when it blew up, only a few miles) if they did it, it must be ok for short distances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 A few miles at low speed should be fine, but not 30.. I wouldn't of thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 A few miles at low speed should be fine, but not 30.. I wouldn't of thought. i think your right, i seem to think that might have been the figure for my Fiat supermirafiori 25 years ago, my memorys going, anyway i think we have reached an agreement towing is bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henshall Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 low loader only then - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 low loader only then - It's what Mr T recommends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 but what if you're on a track in the gravel needed a tow out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 but what if you're on a track in the gravel needed a tow out ? Mr T also goes on to say exactly what Jake says in post #5 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I remember when someone crashed into our hire car in America, the recovery guy started the engine before towing it away. Makes sense now if there is an oil pump in there but not good if the engine has died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 You could always remove the propshaft if you've got to tow it any distance, its not that hard to unbolt it and sling it in the boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 You could always remove the propshaft if you've got to tow it any distance, its not that hard to unbolt it and sling it in the boot Unless your car is lowered to the floor like most supes about these days are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 ahh so i should be ok then ... now all i need to do is locate the towing eyes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 ahh so i should be ok then ... now all i need to do is locate the towing eyes ! Well I had mine towed yesterday after it stopped on me, towing eyes are located underneath the indicators towards the middle of the headlights. Left it in N and crawled round to the garage which was approx half a mile away and will also get it towed from the garage to my home approx 2 miles this week. Will keep the speed down and pray that it's ok when it's fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRZ Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 When my diff went i towed it 20 miles back home kept it under 50 and never had any problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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