Subaru Scott Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I have had this theory for several years, but have never tried it. Wondering if anyone here has ever tried just, filling the transmission slam-full with ATF. Then, even though the pump isn't running, everything still has plenty of oil, right? I have successfully towed (towbar) autos with the engine idling. But looking to snag me a parts car which may or may not run. And yes, I need the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Sounds plausible. I've flat towed 4WD 3ATs at low speed [40 and under] short distances [ under 20 miles] without any noticeable damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Put it on a Dolly then Jack the one rear tire off the ground and drop the 4 bolts connecting the drive shaft to the rear diff. I've done it many times, works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru Scott Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 Yeah, I've done the dolly thing too. But the rental place isn't close to me, it's usually a hassle; they don't have it available when I want it, or it's NOT THERE when I have it reserved. And it costs over 60 bucks when I own a really nice towbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 the dipstick level is already a coupla inches higher on a sitting trans vs an idling trans so, I'm not convinced any more fluid is gonna go where it needs to go...? aren't wet clutch plates jammed into each other on pre 05 autos if the trans isn't running? probably still need to unhook the driveshaft but, I'm not sure. but I'm willing to learn if this is really a good approach interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 A fsm should describe which clutches are engaged and not when in idle, etc. Typically, they are released when at 0 pressure, from what I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp98 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I have had this theory for several years, but have never tried it. Wondering if anyone here has ever tried just, filling the transmission slam-full with ATF. Then, even though the pump isn't running, everything still has plenty of oil, right? I have successfully towed (towbar) autos with the engine idling. But looking to snag me a parts car which may or may not run. And yes, I need the trans. Won't work unless you inject the fluid from the top of the transmission. But sometimes you have to think outside of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 the dipstick level is already a coupla inches higher on a sitting trans vs an idling trans so, I'm not convinced any more fluid is gonna go where it needs to go...? aren't wet clutch plates jammed into each other on pre 05 autos if the trans isn't running? probably still need to unhook the driveshaft but, I'm not sure. but I'm willing to learn if this is really a good approach interesting No pressure holds them together, but yeah, they are still touching. If you went slow enough I bet you could drag it 1000 miles- I wonder how slow you'd need to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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