[comptiger5000]

Some auto trannies allow flat towing for a short distance at low speed. Mine specifically states it can be flat towed ONLY with the t-case in neutral.

As far as the tow companies, it depends on the vehicle, and also the nature of the problem. In some cases, depending on why the vehicle is being towed, they may leave it idling in Neutral to keep the tranny lubed. For a RWD car, they may drop the driveshaft.

Plus, spinning an auto tranny with the engine off probably isn't going to kill it. However, it does wear the bearings some, and over time, it could cause issues. Basically, I have a workaround for it, so why risk it? Plus, it's rare that it's safe to EOC around here, due to the speeds people drive (get pissed if you do less than 35-40 in a 25, will cut around you on the wrong side of the road if you're doing 30 or less). In addition, there aren't a whole lot of places where EOC is practical anyway, and I don't think it gains a lot in my Jeep. At 30 or so, it actually coasts slightly better in gear, as the engine has quite a bit of idle torque.