Can any 5 speed manual be towed?
So I got a little ahead of myself. I bought a 5 speed manual rear wheel drive Mercedes SLK to tow behind my RV. After I bought it I started checking on towing. Well, Mercedes can only be towed short d...
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In SOME vehicles, the transmission fill plug can be replaced with a "street ell" pipe fitting, with the "ell" pointing up. the fill plug goes in the "ell". That will allow the transmission to be overfilled by about an inch of fluid level, which often will lube the rear and center mainshaft bearings.
This trick may also create leaks due to the increased fluid level.
I don't know if it will work in a Mercedes, though.
A driveshaft disconnect may be the best bet, if available. Such a mechanism does require frequent cleaning and maintenance to keep it working smoothly.
Good luck.
To directly answer the question, NO, all manual transmissions can not be towed four down, no matter the number of speeds.
This trick may also create leaks due to the increased fluid level.
I don't know if it will work in a Mercedes, though.
A driveshaft disconnect may be the best bet, if available. Such a mechanism does require frequent cleaning and maintenance to keep it working smoothly.
Good luck.
To directly answer the question, NO, all manual transmissions can not be towed four down, no matter the number of speeds.
