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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: bambamjj on February 09, 2006, 19:50:33

Title: Towing an Automatic
Post by: bambamjj on February 09, 2006, 19:50:33

HI

can you safely tow a Automatic, it is a Shogun i need to either get going or Tow it back to mates.  Will be towed about 20 miles

Jon

Title: Towing an Automatic
Post by: beast5680 on February 09, 2006, 19:51:46

i believe you will need to drop the propshaft off so the axle doesnt drive the box, its not good for an auto

Title: Towing an Automatic
Post by: Range Rover Blues on February 09, 2006, 21:18:46

15 miles is usually the max suggested distance you tow an Auto, it's because the lube oil is circulated by the hydraulic pump which is driven by the engine, so after 15 miles the oil needs moving round to prevent it breaking down.  You could try sticking the transfer box in neutral (although on a later RRC with B-W the t-box also has a pump).  Dare I ask if you have the owner's manual?

Title: Towing an Automatic
Post by: chuggaman on February 09, 2006, 21:31:08

get a trailer or spend half an hour taking props off.you will be glad you did.

mike

Title: Towing an Automatic
Post by: Damonski on February 09, 2006, 21:54:43

I would take the prop off

Title: Towing an Automatic
Post by: strapping young lad on February 09, 2006, 22:26:11

how f****d is it?

drag it to the side of the road and phone the aa asking them to shift it ;)