Midwst Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 If my Subaru, heaven forbid, skids off the road into a ditch and I want it pulled out, on most cars this is no big deal. But I am wondering, if the tow truck puts a wench on my subaru and drags it out, will this ruin the transmission? Is there anyway to pull a Subaru out of a ditch without damaging the tranny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 put it in neutral....? we've dragged my subi all over the place, up hills, down dirt roads, sideways out of a snow bank... never seemed to have any problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT95 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 If all you are doing is having it pulled from a ditch, then you'll be okay. Just put 'er in neutral and let the tow dude pull your Sube out. A short move like that will be okay. Now, if you are actually having the car towed somewhere, hauled on a flatbed is the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobmater Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 ya if it is just a short distance you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwst Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sregor13 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 thanks guys. If it is a Manual it can be towed in Nuetral, any distance. If it is an Automatic then it should is should be towed on a flatbed. But like the others mentioned it wont hurt it for short distances like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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