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Can a Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicle Be Towed in Neutral Gear?

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StHadley

07/28/25 8:26pm

Can a rear-wheel drive vehicle be towed in neutral gear? Yes, a rear-wheel drive vehicle can be towed in neutral gear. There are several towing methods: Towing by pulling, lifting towing, and flatbed towing. Specific towing methods: For manual and automatic transmission vehicles without four-wheel drive, whether front-wheel or rear-wheel drive, as long as the gear is placed in neutral, towing is possible under safe conditions, but care must be taken to protect the automatic transmission from damage. For four-wheel drive vehicles that can disengage four-wheel drive, towing is allowed only when the drive wheels are not rotating. For four-wheel drive vehicles that cannot disengage four-wheel drive, such as full-time four-wheel drive or real-time four-wheel drive, only flatbed towing is allowed, or the drive shaft must be removed for lifting towing.

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LeChristopher

08/12/25 1:13am

I'm an experienced driver who's driven rear-wheel-drive cars for many years. When it comes to towing in neutral, we need to clarify it from a safety perspective. Theoretically, it's possible to tow a rear-wheel-drive car in neutral, but it carries significant risks, especially for the transmission. For manual transmission vehicles, short-distance towing in neutral might be acceptable since fewer internal transmission components are engaged. However, automatic transmissions pose a bigger problem - when towed, the driveshaft rotates while the oil pump doesn't work, leading to insufficient lubrication and severe gear wear. I remember one time when a friend towed his car for 30 kilometers, which resulted in a burnt-out transmission costing over 5,000 yuan to repair. Generally, it's recommended to keep towing speed below 40 km/h and limit the distance to within 10 kilometers. For safety, it's best to use a tow dolly or lift the driven wheels to avoid direct towing. The owner's manual always covers this - I always advise people not to prioritize convenience over safety. Towing in neutral should only be used as a temporary emergency measure, not as a regular practice.

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