Towing My w124 300D - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

97 SL320 · #1 07-04-2015, 02:06 PM

A running engine gets you lube for the gear train however, the planetary gear sets will be spinning at speeds not normally seen when the car is driving. A planetary type auto trans in neutral really isn't in neutral from a gear train standpoint. Would you put a manual trans in 1st gear , hold the clutch pedal to the floor then tow at 65 MPH?

oilslick · #2 07-04-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 97 SL320

A running engine gets you lube for the gear train however, the planetary gear sets will be spinning at speeds not normally seen when the car is driving. A planetary type auto trans in neutral really isn't in neutral from a gear train standpoint. Would you put a manual trans in 1st gear , hold the clutch pedal to the floor then tow at 65 MPH?

Nope! Thanks!!!