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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / September 2005towing strategies
OK, here is something I've been trying to get straight for a while. Out of the various combinations of: - RWD, FWD, fulltime AWD, part-time AWD - Manual, automatic What is the "safe" way to tow each combination? Here is what I think I know: RWD/FWD automatic: tow with drive wheels OFF the ground to avoid overheating trans since fluid pump is driven by crankshaft? RWD/FWD manual: doesn't matter? However I have no idea how to tow an AWD of any sort and whether or not manual vs automatic plays into it at all. Any insight out there? > OK, here is something I've been trying to get straight for a while. Out of the > various combinations of: [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Any insight out there? You are asking about how to tow so many different types I have to ask whether you are starting a towing business. If you are there are better sources of information. For the individual the single best source is the owners manual for the car in question. >You are asking about how to tow so many different types I have to ask >whether you are starting a towing business. No, more like I realized I have no idea how to safely tow an AWD car that a fellow may need towed. Isn't it better to have knowledge in hand prior to its necessity? > >You are asking about how to tow so many different types I have to ask > >whether you are starting a towing business. > > No, more like I realized I have no idea how to safely tow an AWD car that a > fellow may need towed. Isn't it better to have knowledge in hand prior to > its necessity? Yes, I agree. Again, because there are so many drive systems out there I would strongly suggest consulting the owners manual. Indeed one car manufacturer may use a different technology (clutch vs viscous drive) for AWD depending on year and the towing instructions may be quite different. > OK, here is something I've been trying to get straight for a while. Out of the > various combinations of: [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Any insight out there? You are asking about how to tow so many different types I have to ask whether you are starting a towing business. If you are there are better sources of information. For the individual the single best source is the owners manual for the car in question. Check the vehicle owner manual. flatbed > Check the vehicle owner manual. > flatbed That's all I see any more with passenger vehicles. It's too easy to damage or mar something on a hook. Once the vehicle is on the bed it's safe. Even the actual towing process is safer without dragging one vehicle. Accident vehicle towing is a big part of the business too and a flatbed is the choice. > OK, here is something I've been trying to get straight for a while. Out of the > various combinations of: > - RWD, FWD, fulltime AWD, part-time AWD > - Manual, automatic > > What is the "safe" way to tow each combination? In an emergency or for transportation? > Here is what I think I know: > RWD/FWD automatic: tow with drive wheels OFF the ground to avoid overheating [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Any insight out there? Generally, the transmission issue is secondary for emergency towing. If either axle is raised, both must be. All wheels must turn at the same rate, or not at all. For transportation towing, check your owners manual.  SignaturePaul Hovnanian mailto:Paul@Hovnanian.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ The only tools one needs in life: WD-40 to make things go and duct tape to make them stop.
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