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Craig - 22 Aug 2004 04:40 GMT

Hello friends at rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata,

Does anyone know if a Miata can be towed with the rear wheels on the street
without damaging the transmission?

Thanks,
Craig

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Lanny Chambers - 22 Aug 2004 05:51 GMT

> Does anyone know if a Miata can be towed with the rear wheels on the street
> without damaging the transmission?

Yes, it can. There's a speed and distance limit for automatic
transmissions, but not manuals. See the owner's manual or shop manual
for details.

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Lanny Chambers, St. Louis, USA
'94C
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BRUCE HASKIN - 23 Aug 2004 07:06 GMT

Hi Craig,

The only bad thing I see in towing it is that you put miles on the car
that could add up very high and fast. ( I guess you could pull the
speedo cable, but what a pain! ) I don't know about the new (M2) with
electronic speed'o, if that shows up or not. I guess you would need to
have the key on to unlock the steering, but I just don't know. :-)

Bruce RED '91

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glenf - 23 Aug 2004 22:50 GMT

Typically, electronic odometers do NOT register when you tow. That's how my
wife's RAV-4 does anyway. I'll have my first Miata towing experience in
about 6 weeks. Wish me luck!!
Glen '94 "C"

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