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What gear should be used when towing an automatic transmission vehicle?

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Marty

07/30/25 1:39am

When towing an automatic transmission vehicle, shift to N gear, release the handbrake, and lift the drive wheels. Otherwise, prolonged towing may cause wear to the transmission. The towing speed should not exceed 50 kilometers, and the distance of towing in neutral should not be too long. However, manual transmission vehicles can be directly towed when in neutral. The usage methods for automatic transmission gears are as follows: 1. P gear is the parking gear, recommended when parking for more than 1 minute. 2. N gear is the neutral gear, suitable for parking between 15 seconds to 60 seconds with the handbrake engaged. 3. R gear is the reverse gear, used when reversing. 4. D gear is the drive gear, commonly used for daily driving; shift to this gear for normal driving. 5. S gear is the sport mode, which delays upshifting to provide more powerful acceleration; use this gear when feeling slow acceleration during overtaking. 6. Push the D gear to the right to enter manual mode; in manual mode, push forward towards the plus sign to upshift and backward towards the minus sign to downshift.

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LaCamilla

08/15/25 7:27am

Regarding the issue of towing, having driven for decades, my experience tells me that automatic transmissions must be shifted into neutral (N gear). The reason is simple: when the engine is off, the transmission oil pump doesn't operate, meaning there's no lubrication. If you tow the car in D gear or any other gear, the internal gears rotate at high speed without oil protection, causing friction and heat that can damage components. I made this mistake myself years ago when helping a friend tow their car in D gear—the transmission started smoking after just two kilometers, costing over 8,000 yuan in repairs. Since then, I've always remembered to shift into N gear. Other details to consider: keep the towing distance under 50 kilometers and speed below 50 km/h; ensure the brakes are functional for emergencies; and use a sturdy tow rope to prevent sudden detachment. In short, following the vehicle manual is the safest approach—some cars have special settings, so don’t cut corners and risk damaging your car.

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