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trife96 · 01-04-2010, 04:34 PM

Here's a question from a friend with a 94 Corolla 1.8 Auto. Can the car be towed witout lifting the drive wheels on these cars. I have a 97 and never thought about it. It seems like it would be ok...but want some opinions first.

Thanks for any help or suggestions

TI-CAVA · 01-04-2010, 07:13 PM

i think you'll get some serious milleage by not lifting-towing from the drive wheels -FW-

Bitter · 01-04-2010, 07:18 PM

ODO doesnt work when the car is off

TI-CAVA · 01-04-2010, 07:36 PM

good to know....

may it damage the drivetrain? or something

Bitter · 01-04-2010, 07:45 PM

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you...c_transmission

it is bad for the trans.

speedy25 · 01-05-2010, 09:19 AM

This answer has always been the same. Automatic transmissions cannot get towed without potential damage. Same goes for many all-wheel drive cars too. If in doubt, request a flatbed.

-SP

trife96 · 01-05-2010, 01:07 PM

I've also heard this...but yet I've been seeing alot vehicles being towed on the interstate without trailers. Anyway, my friend got it runnin and moved the car so it's no big deal now. But hopefully this thread can be useful for anyone else thinking of doing the same thing. Also in case no one knew, if you remove the CV shafts and roll the vehicle at any high speeds, you can also cause damage to the wheel bearings

speedy25 · 01-05-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by trife96

Also in case no one knew, if you remove the CV shafts and roll the vehicle at any high speeds, you can also cause damage to the wheel bearings

Nope I dont think anyone knew. Explain that gem.

-SP

trife96 · 01-05-2010, 09:53 PM

the load on the bearing is different without the CV shaft