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LastBoyScout · 08-26-2008, 03:13 PM

Here is an quote from my Acura Service Manual:

If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should
be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to
damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels on the ground, do the following:
• Release the parking brake.
• Start the engine.
• Shift D4 to position, then N position.
• Turn off the engine.

That is essentially what I did... only the parking brake was never involved

It seems like I would be safe. Would you or anyone else agree? or do all car manuals say the same, but end up blowing up transmissions?

08-26-2008, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
LastBoyScout Sub-Hypermiler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nashville Area Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here is an quote from my Acura Service Manual: If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do the following: • Release the parking brake. • Start the engine. • Shift D4 to position, then N position. • Turn off the engine. That is essentially what I did... only the parking brake was never involved It seems like I would be safe. Would you or anyone else agree? or do all car manuals say the same, but end up blowing up transmissions? __________________ Now, I ride the Eternal winds once more! And none shall ever be my master!