Flat Towing a 2000 Tracker with Auto Trans
We are new to towing. The owners manual in a 2000 Auto-trans Chev Tracker we are interested in purchasing as a dinghy says the vehicle can be towed "two wheels lifted or on a trailer". Our understand...
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Is this a 4WD Tracker? I have had a 2000, a 2002 and now a 2004 Tracker, and have successfully towed all of them. So far a total of about 60,000 miles with no problems.
Just put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in park. Stop every 200 miles or so and start it up and put it in gear for a couple minutes to keep things lubricated. I typically do this when stopping for fuel or for a rest stop. I just do a walk-around the rig to check everything while it is running and get back on the road. Take no more than 5 minutes. I never make a special stop because 200 miles went by.
If you leave the key in the ignition after turning off the engine you can turn it to the lock position and the steering wheel will remain unlocked. The steering column does not lock until you actually remove the key. If you do it correctly you don't have to leave the ignition in accessory position.
If you'd like and other information regarding my experience with Trackers feel free to send me a private message and I'll give you my phone number.
Just put the transfer case in neutral and the transmission in park. Stop every 200 miles or so and start it up and put it in gear for a couple minutes to keep things lubricated. I typically do this when stopping for fuel or for a rest stop. I just do a walk-around the rig to check everything while it is running and get back on the road. Take no more than 5 minutes. I never make a special stop because 200 miles went by.
If you leave the key in the ignition after turning off the engine you can turn it to the lock position and the steering wheel will remain unlocked. The steering column does not lock until you actually remove the key. If you do it correctly you don't have to leave the ignition in accessory position.
If you'd like and other information regarding my experience with Trackers feel free to send me a private message and I'll give you my phone number.
Hi! I have a 1998 Tracker, Auto trans, 4x4 with self locking hubs. Can I flat tow as is or do I need to swap the huns to manual? Thanks! Brian Penna 714-225-8361
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