The automatic transmission is especially appreciated by many drivers who want to get the most out of driving and concentrate more on the road. But the automatic transmission has to be treated more kindly and carefully. The system does not withstand gross errors. If trouble happens to the car on the road – a sudden breakage, an accident, skidding into a snowdrift, falling into a ditch, it will not be possible to tow it.
Why are cars with a manual transmission can be towed, but with an automatic – can not be? Technical differences
When a vehicle with a manual transmission is towed, only one gear rotates. Having shifted transmission to neutral, the car is towed to any distance needed. And when towing a car with automatic transmission, the whole mechanism works. As a result, the node overheats, which means – additional complex damage. Oil overheating, which protects auto components from corrosion, is also not discounted. You can try to tow the car with automatic transmission. However, the motor must be running. Carfast.express specialists offer buying cars from the USA, which almost never break down.
How to rope a car with an automatic transmission
It is important for owners of cars with automatic transmission to remember a few simple rules on how to tow your car safely if you do not want to call a tow truck:
- check the quantity of ATF fluid. It is important to fill it to the maximum before towing. After the excess liquid is drained to a normal level;
- shift transmission to neutral;
- unlock the steering wheel;
- strictly control the temperature of the gear box. Normal range is 55-90 degrees Celsius.
If the gear box overheats during towing, you need to stop. Wait until the box cools down. And then keep moving. Usually they manage to overcome 40 km at low speed – maximum 40 km/h. And then a stop and a forty-minute rest. Towing a car according to the rules is inconvenient and long. Therefore, it is recommended to call a tow truck and quickly get to the car service, and most importantly – it is safe for the car.
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Calling special equipment is not so expensive. In any case, the help of a tow truck will be cheaper than expensive automatic transmission repairs later if the car is not properly towed. It is advisable to read the vehicle manual before towing. This option may not work at all.
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