Pushing a auto

S60HUB · Dec 28th, 2019, 19:40

Hello everyone completely off volvo topic but I've felt with manuals all my life and got given a merc auto 4x4 that won't start as to disease on the inlet at the moment I need to push it round the corner and wanted to no is it even possible to push a auto with a dead engine if not how as it must be done for towing and transport many thanks in advanced

Maccmike · Dec 28th, 2019, 19:44

Ignition on to unlock the gear selector and so long as you can select neutral it should push.
Let us know how you get on.

tofufi · Dec 28th, 2019, 20:28

Having spent too much time pushing a friend's Mercedes S Class on multiple occasions, I can confirm it is possible to push an auto. Just put it in neutral as you would a manual.

S60HUB · Dec 28th, 2019, 21:24

Thanks for reply put my mind at rest I'll av ago at the heavy beast later many thanks again

DaveNP · Dec 28th, 2019, 21:35

AFAIK
It should push in neutral although it may be harder than a manual, if it really is just round the corner then you could tow it, but don't tow it further than that as it will damage the autobox. To transport it you will need a trailer or recovery vehicle to get all four wheels off the ground.

green van man · Dec 29th, 2019, 07:51

It used to be said tow up to 10 miles at no more than 30mph with an auto .

Unless you and your mates are body biulders I would find a tow rope and another vehicle capable of towing it. Just go gently. There is no difference between pushing it at walking pace and towing it at walking pace as far as the car is concerned, there's a hell of a difference as far as you are concerned.

Paul.

john.wigley · Dec 29th, 2019, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by green van man

It used to be said tow up to 10 miles at no more than 30mph with an auto .

Unless you and your mates are body biulders I would find a tow rope and another vehicle capable of towing it. Just go gently. There is no difference between pushing it at walking pace and towing it at walking pace as far as the car is concerned, there's a hell of a difference as far as you are concerned.

Paul.

Exactly, Paul! 'Round the corner' will be fine. For distances greater than your 'rule-of-thumb', or at higher speeds, the vehicle may be safely towed after first removing the prop-shaft. For longer distances, and for safety's sake, I would opt for a suspended tow (with the driven wheels suspended).

Regards, John.

id5 · Dec 29th, 2019, 12:11

Both the XC60 and the XC40 manual says that they should not be towed faster than 80km/h and no further than 80km.

Dippydog · Dec 29th, 2019, 12:53

The advice on this has changed over the years,it used to be said that towing an auto shouldn't be done without first disconnecting the prop shaft or suspending the driven wheels.My Omega can be towed[without either of these being done] for up to 40mls at not more than 50mph-whether you'd want to is an entirely different question."Round the corner" should be fine.

S60HUB · Feb 19th, 2020, 20:49

Update eneded up being ok along as the battery was ok as with out it wouldn't go into N so all sweet thanks people

Dec 28th, 2019, 19:40	#1
S60HUB Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 15:26 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London	Pushing a auto Hello everyone completely off volvo topic but I've felt with manuals all my life and got given a merc auto 4x4 that won't start as to disease on the inlet at the moment I need to push it round the corner and wanted to no is it even possible to push a auto with a dead engine if not how as it must be done for towing and transport many thanks in advanced

Dec 28th, 2019, 21:35	#5
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:53 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	AFAIK It should push in neutral although it may be harder than a manual, if it really is just round the corner then you could tow it, but don't tow it further than that as it will damage the autobox. To transport it you will need a trailer or recovery vehicle to get all four wheels off the ground. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Dec 29th, 2019, 12:11	#8
id5 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2020 09:15 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Towcester	Both the XC60 and the XC40 manual says that they should not be towed faster than 80km/h and no further than 80km. __________________ XC60 MY15 SE Lux Nav D5 AWD, Power Blue/Beige, Pano, Tints, Winter Illum Pack, Front Beepers, Tempa Spare Evoque 2019 P300 HSE Seoul Silver, Matrix LED, Cloud Interior, Pano Roof Amarok 2019, Starlight Blue, Nav Tech, Lights & Vision, Bars, Towball

Dec 28th, 2019, 19:44	#2
Maccmike Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2021 20:37 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: S60 2.0T	Ignition on to unlock the gear selector and so long as you can select neutral it should push. Let us know how you get on.

Dec 28th, 2019, 20:28	#3
tofufi Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:02 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bristol	Having spent too much time pushing a friend's Mercedes S Class on multiple occasions, I can confirm it is possible to push an auto. Just put it in neutral as you would a manual.

Dec 28th, 2019, 21:24	#4
S60HUB Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 15:26 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London	Thanks for reply put my mind at rest I'll av ago at the heavy beast later many thanks again

Dec 29th, 2019, 07:51	#6
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	It used to be said tow up to 10 miles at no more than 30mph with an auto . Unless you and your mates are body biulders I would find a tow rope and another vehicle capable of towing it. Just go gently. There is no difference between pushing it at walking pace and towing it at walking pace as far as the car is concerned, there's a hell of a difference as far as you are concerned. Paul.

Dec 29th, 2019, 12:53	#9
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:55 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	The advice on this has changed over the years,it used to be said that towing an auto shouldn't be done without first disconnecting the prop shaft or suspending the driven wheels.My Omega can be towed[without either of these being done] for up to 40mls at not more than 50mph-whether you'd want to is an entirely different question."Round the corner" should be fine.

Feb 19th, 2020, 20:49	#10
S60HUB Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 15:26 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London	Update eneded up being ok along as the battery was ok as with out it wouldn't go into N so all sweet thanks people

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