Does towing an automatic transmission vehicle damage the gearbox?

[JackLee]

Automatic transmission vehicles will not suffer gearbox damage when being towed. Precautions for towing an automatic transmission vehicle are as follows: 1. When the drive wheels are rolling on the ground, the vehicle should be in neutral: When using a tow rope, the transmission should be in neutral. In this state, there is no rigid connection between the input and output shafts of the transmission. During towing, only the internal gears of the transmission rotate idly, and no power is transmitted to the engine, resulting in a lower load on the transmission; 2. When using a tow rope, keep the transmission in neutral and do not remove the key: Otherwise, the steering wheel will lock. Also, pay attention to the speed, as excessive speed increases the risk of rear-end collisions; 3. For keyless start vehicles, press the start button to confirm the steering wheel is unlocked before towing: Otherwise, the steering wheel will lock once the vehicle moves; 4. A tow bar is more effective than a tow rope; 5. Remember to turn on the hazard lights during towing to alert other vehicles to yield.