Can a Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Be Damaged by Towing?

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Four-wheel drive vehicles can be damaged when towed. The reasons for potential damage and precautions are as follows: Reasons for potential damage: In full-time four-wheel drive vehicles, all four wheels are active, with power transmitted through the gearbox, central differential, and drive shaft. If any set of wheels rotates while the vehicle is not running, the rotational force is transmitted back to the differential and gearbox. Without the engine running, the gearbox oil does not circulate, causing the internal transmission components to grind dry. Over time, this can damage the gearbox and other traditional components. Precautions regarding damage: Due to the complex construction of four-wheel drive vehicles, determining whether damage was caused by towing is also highly complex, making it difficult to obtain strong evidence. Therefore, if the four-wheel drive system is damaged after towing, it is generally very difficult to successfully claim compensation.