Leaving TOAD running while pulling
I have a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country which I tow on a dolly and I would like to flat tow. In order to flat tow it would require a Lube Pump but I have been told another option is to leave the van ...
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I have a 2001 NEON with a lube pump.
Now the major issue with leaving it running (There are two) one is Fuel consumption. it will suck gas all the time it is running and if it runs out two bad things happen.. 1: Tranny burns up due to lack of lube 2: It won't start when you get to the Campground. There are some "minor" dangers too but I won't list them. Modern gas engines can idle for extended periods without damage.. Older ones can not (Older is like before 1980 (not sure of exact date) REASON. Computer control of modern engines.
When I towed the car to the RV dealer for lube pump install. Left engine running
When the lube pump fails (It happens) I run the engine till I get it fixed (usually later that day.. I'm rather good at fixing most of what goes wrong with it).
Now the major issue with leaving it running (There are two) one is Fuel consumption. it will suck gas all the time it is running and if it runs out two bad things happen.. 1: Tranny burns up due to lack of lube 2: It won't start when you get to the Campground. There are some "minor" dangers too but I won't list them. Modern gas engines can idle for extended periods without damage.. Older ones can not (Older is like before 1980 (not sure of exact date) REASON. Computer control of modern engines.
When I towed the car to the RV dealer for lube pump install. Left engine running
When the lube pump fails (It happens) I run the engine till I get it fixed (usually later that day.. I'm rather good at fixing most of what goes wrong with it).
