Towing a Subaru

[Cameo]

Are there any issues with towing a Subaru automatic with all 4s on the
ground? I don't think placing the AT in neutral would be enough, would
it?

 

[Tim Conway]

Are there any issues with towing a Subaru automatic with all 4s on the
ground? I don't think placing the AT in neutral would be enough, would it?

I had always heard that a flat bed truck is needed - all 4 wheels off the
ground.

 

[John McGaw]

Are there any issues with towing a Subaru automatic with all 4s on the
ground? I don't think placing the AT in neutral would be enough, would it?

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f137/towing-4-wheels-down-73869/

about the fourth post down the page. I've seen this information elsewhere
so it is probably true, or close to true.

 

[Cameo]

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f137/towing-4-wheels-down-73869/

about the fourth post down the page. I've seen this information
elsewhere so it is probably true, or close to true.

Well, I don't think Subarus are good candidates for being towed by
motorhomes. At least the AT-s are not.

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

Are there any issues with towing a Subaru automatic with all 4s on the
ground? I don't think placing the AT in neutral would be enough, would
it?

The general answer for this has been 'no' in the past. The default
condition with the engine turned off (IIRC) is, wet clutch pack fully
engaged. This would lead to torque bind if the vehicle was towed on
dry pavement. If the vehicle were also equipped with rear LSD - there
may be additional stability problems.

For new models, I'd check with a dealer, cars101.com, endwrench , the
car's manual.

 

[synthius2002]

I'm really sure I saw in the manual something about taking out one of
the fuses to deactivate, oh, I don't know, but read the manual.

Yes, not safe to tow without preparation.

Nils K. Hammer

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

I'm really sure I saw in the manual something about taking out one of
the fuses to deactivate, oh, I don't know, but read the manual.

Yes, not safe to tow without preparation.

Nils K. Hammer

That seems like the instructions for use of the undersized spare tire.
Though, some folks have used the FWD fuse to bypass problems with a
bad clutch-pack.