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MetroMPG · 08-30-2012, 07:55 AM

When you're messing with The Tempate (TM), don't forget to match the road plane of both vehicles.

The owner's manual may offer a clue about the transmission: look for a section about towing - can you "flat tow" (4 wheels on the road) this car in neutral? Or must the drive wheels be lifted? (Sometimes only if going over certain speeds/distances.) FYI, I would say that most cars with autotragics don't have lubrication when the engine is off.

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