Automatic Transmission with each year becomes more and more popular among Russian motorists.In urban areas (traffic jams and congestion) mission "machine" - a real lifesaver for the driver.But on the road can all happen, and at the exit of the city car with automatic transmission can not reach the destination.Damage is so severe that it can cope with only professional workshops.And what do you do when the nearest tow is 100 km away from the car?Let's face it.
Terms of towing vehicle in case of serious breakdowns
If you exclude the possibility of towing on the tow truck and the car refuses factory, the only way out of the situation will flexible or rigid coupling.In both cases, to make a move, you need to turn on your engine.Before going on the coupling, slide the gearshift lever in position «N», and only then start towing.Remember that the car in this case may be subject to overheating, so to protect the engine, top up a couple of liters of transmission oil.
How is towing a car with automatic transmission, if he got in an accident?
It often happens that when a minor frontal impact the engine or its components simply fail.With a broken radiator make independent movement is unlikely.And then comes to the rescue method proven over the years - towing a car with automatic transmission using a coupling.This method is similar to the first case, but there are some nuances should be considered.Towing a vehicle with automatic transmission, got into an accident produced in strict compliance with speed limits.With flexible and rigid coupling speed of the machine must not exceed the mark of 50 kilometers per hour.In addition, in order not to overheat the engine, make small breaks every 55-60 kilometers.Following this path, you must stop the car and wait until the transmission has cooled down.An exception is the 4-speed "automatic" (it is possible to move up to 70 kilometers).Towing a vehicle with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is always done with the inserted fuse towing.Ideally, of course, carry special equipment on SUVs, picked up a cable to the tractor or a bulldozer.But if this is not possible, go to the first rule.
What if the machine is a robotic PPC?How is such a towing vehicle?
price of such transmission on the order above normal, and there is an overpayment not only for comfort or reliability.The fact that the vehicle to be towed robotized gearbox could not 55 not 60 or even 70, as much as 100 km without stopping.If rigid coupling, always observe the speed limit to 50 kilometers per hour.If additional care should be flexible and even the length of the cable.It must be a 3- or 6-meter (which is allowed a small error in the range between these values).If the length of the rope is too large, it will make the car even more dangerous, because in this case the car becomes less maneuverable.Too short cable collision threatens.Therefore, the flexible coupling, always observe the length of the cable and avoid high variance.
