Towing a running car
Ok can I tow a 2012 toyato seinna 4 down while running or do I need a lube pump and have it turned off and I don't like tow dolly
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Leaving a car idle for a long time can cause damage to the valve train. Also should the car engine stall, you would be towing it without any lubrication to the transmission, and I hear they run around $2,500 these days. The low RPM idle means only a quart or two of oil is pumped every minute. so while you have the correct oil pressure, you do not have enough oil volume to the valves and cam area.
A lube pump is a much better idea.
If you will only be towing a short distance, or only need to hook up a few times, then tow dolly is the way to go, even though a PITA. If you are towing the car to send someone off to college, then the tow dolly is especially useful, as you will not need to spend $500 on the hitch and $500+ more on the lube pump, and perhaps another $300 - 800 on a braking system.
Good luck,
Fred.
A lube pump is a much better idea.
If you will only be towing a short distance, or only need to hook up a few times, then tow dolly is the way to go, even though a PITA. If you are towing the car to send someone off to college, then the tow dolly is especially useful, as you will not need to spend $500 on the hitch and $500+ more on the lube pump, and perhaps another $300 - 800 on a braking system.
Good luck,
Fred.
