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Re: Big NO NO (archive)
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Posted by BigAl on July 02, 2001 at 20:26:04:

In Reply to: Re: Big NO NO posted by roger j on July 02, 2001 at 10:05:17:

Just for the record....Bentley's 3-Series (pages 28-29 of Section 1) specifically say "The cars covered by this manual can be towed either flat, on all four wheels, or by a tow truck...". Automatic transmissions w/rear wheels on the ground are limited to 30 miles and no more than 30mph & add 1 more quart of ATF (reduce the 1 quart before driving). "There are no speed or distance restrictions when towing a car with a manual transmission, provided the lubricant is filled to the correct level"....most consider Bentley to be the definitive source.

As a precaution, I have Redline fluids in the rearend and transmission - up to the proper level.

Thanks for the responses.


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