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Modified by forcefedfred at 3:58 PM 6/7/2005

 

There are recomended speed limitations, make sure it will not pop into drive or park as trans damage will occur (seen this and its not pretty). But in theory it is similar to most automatics sort of. if in neutral, engine off and wheels rotating the dif and contershaft will spin, but the mainshaft and torque converter should not. the spinning shafts will be splash lubricated by the trans fluid sitting in the case.

 

Why does the manual say to only tow it for 50 miles?
I need to go a lot further than that.

 

You are gonna have to use a car dolly that raises the front wheels off the ground, otherwise you WILL ruin the tranny.

 

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yea, I always tow with a dolly. THe UHaul ones suggest a 45mph speed limit - but I did 65-70mph for 80miles.

 

i have used the uhaul many a times... it is great.... 50 bucks for the car to be completely off the ground (4 wheels on the dolley) ... cant go wrong with that.... and i too have done 65 mph...

 

The manual says you can use a tow bar and shift the car to neutral with all the wheels down. I am just wondering why it says not to tow it for more that 50 miles. Maybe after that point the tranny breaks lol.

 

rent a trailer from uhaul.. 90 mph all the way to tennesee (priceless)

 

I guess no one can answer my question

 

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Funny, I thought I did.

 

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Funny, I thought you didn't.
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Honda says I can use a tow bar.

If you meant that AFTER the MANUAL STATED 50 mile recommended DISTANCE the transmission would break please finish up your answer and explain why.

 

In general, flat towing a vehicle is a bad idea. Transmissions primarily lubricate with the input shaft. A transmission in neutral while flat towing is not getting proper lubrication and can overheat or seize, thus the 50 mile limit. Most manufacturers recommend either towing with the drive wheels off of the ground (dolly) or disconnecting the drive shaft (not an option for FWD). Get a dolly or a real trailer.

 

thanks

 

if you tow a honda with an automatic trans. you MUST first shift the trans into drive(with eng. running)then shut it off, and then shift it into neutrel. As for how far you can tow them, i'm not sure. People tow hondas behind motor homes all the time!

 

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People mostly tow Hondas that have MANUAL trannies, and I have heard of that causing problems after doing it for many many miles.

If you notice most RV owners tow there secondary vehicles on a 2 wheel car dolly, the right way.

If Honda says not to tow your car for more than 50 miles than presumably it will be damaged if towed much further.

 

I'm sorry, my misstake hurricane. Oh ,wait a minute, I have worked @ a honda dealer for the last 20 yrs.and @ a transmission repair garage for 7yrs before that. the only problem I have seen from towing a honda(correctly) was a manual trans. that the owner accidently left in rev. and it (only) ruined the eng. but if you think that you know more@ hondas & transmissions than I do . I can accept that