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flatbed towing an AWD Outlander? - 7/1/2008 1:19:01 AM

QwikEVO

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now I know with true AWD cars (like my EVO) that when you tow them, you must use a flatbed or you''ll destroy the diffs.

now with the AWD outlander, it has selectable AWD. When you select 2WD, you''re essentially making it a FWD vehicle, correct? Wouldn''t you be able to tow it with the back wheels on the ground in 2WD mode and not destroy the diffs?

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RE: flatbed towing an AWD Outlander? - 7/1/2008 9:47:36 AM

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with my 06 being that its awd all the time it must be hauled on a flatbed, im not sure about the newer models.....my guess would be if its in 2wd mode then it would not need to be on a flatbed but not sure

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RE: flatbed towing an AWD Outlander? - 7/1/2008 10:05:44 PM

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As far as I know, you wouldn''t destroy "diffs", it''s tranny that gets damaged if AUTO, no problems with manual though. Oil in the tranny needs to circulate when moving and it only does when engine is running, so when your engine is stopped you can only tow it slowly as per user''s manual or manufacturer''s instructions. I would study manual first and/or call Mitsubishi to confirm. Outlander has electronically controlled viscous hubs so it could be safe to tow it with the front wheels up, but a flatbed is your sure bet.

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RE: flatbed towing an AWD Outlander? - 7/2/2008 10:33:08 AM

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make sure you leave it in neutral as well.

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RE: flatbed towing an AWD Outlander? - 7/3/2008 7:30:50 PM

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2wd or neutral, do not tow the car if is not on a flat deck, that not good for all the part.
its all the same with all 4wd, 4x4, and awd.
Its not good for the 4wd mecanism.

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