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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It's not very kind to your engine oil to idle for long periods, so pay attention to your intervals. You'll probably also eat a fair amount of fuel, so the savings over a lube pump in the end may not be that huge. Short term solution, probably not an issue. Long term solution, not so much IMO.
What car comes with an engine oil pump that doesn't flow enough oil to keep the valvetrain lubed at idle?
Golden_HVAC wrote:
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.
What car comes with an engine oil pump that doesn't flow enough oil to keep the valvetrain lubed at idle?
