The automatics have a number of bushings that rely on the oil pump for lubrication. They can not be towed any real distance or at high speed without being damaged. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of mark Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 2:06 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: towing what about towing an automatic? is that okay? someone told me that it was better to tow a manual vehicle...
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