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Old 01-30-2014, 04:22 PM   #15 (permalink)
EspElement
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Originally Posted by Arragonis View Post
I think idle for an Auto in N is fine from what I have read here and elsewhere as the engine also pumps transmission oil.

Engine off is a different story as the trans is not lubed. Check the towing instructions. If they say limited speed / distance then you shouldn't coast with the engine off.

I also shift to N on lights, and shut off at standstill on long lights (shift to P).
If you were to install a kill switch to leave the IG in III it would this allow you to keep the electric on which keeps the pump running for the tranny oil and then you would be safe if your car is not allowed to be flat towed. Am I thinking about this correctly?

Then you would just switch back to IGI or IGII and restart with the switch back on to start.

Cheers
J

Last edited by EspElement; 01-30-2014 at 04:24 PM.. Reason: To add second paragragh of information
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