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What Gear Should an Automatic Transmission Car Be in When Towing?

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SadieAnn

07/30/25 3:05am

When towing an automatic transmission car, it should be in N (Neutral) gear, but the towing speed must not exceed 50 km/h, and the towing distance in neutral should not be too long. Here are the relevant details: Precautions: When an automatic transmission car needs to be towed on the road, it cannot be towed directly. All four wheels must be lifted off the ground; otherwise, the transmission may be damaged. Use a rigid towing method, either lifting the front wheels or placing the car on a flatbed tow truck. Differences Between Front-Wheel Drive and Rear-Wheel Drive Towing: According to regulations, front-wheel-drive cars should use specialized equipment to lift the front drive axle for long-distance towing, while rear-wheel-drive cars should have the driveshaft removed. Risks: Automatic transmissions generally consist of hydraulic control systems and planetary gear sets. If the car is towed in N (Neutral) gear at high speeds (or over long distances), it may lead to insufficient oil pressure in the hydraulic lines, increasing friction, reducing lubrication effectiveness, and potentially causing wheel lock-up.

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