How long before you start towing with a new car.

Daleman · Jun 20th, 2010, 09:27

Is there any rules or accepted procedure re running in mileage for towing with a Volvo ,especially with a geartronic auto box.

I tend to run a car in anyway for the first 1000 miles but wonder about the additional stresses and strains of towing .Any advice or opinions from experienced towers welcome.

outnumbered · Jun 20th, 2010, 11:25

hi
it should be in your hand book but i have in the past done about 1000 miles before towing. hope that helps.
mike

244T · Jun 20th, 2010, 17:09

Just fit the tow bar and hitch up....Never seen a brand new wagon without its "drag" tootling about for fun before serious work

outnumbered · Jun 20th, 2010, 22:46

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Originally Posted by 244T

Just fit the tow bar and hitch up....Never seen a brand new wagon without its "drag" tootling about for fun before serious work

that is of course your opinion however depending how much the van weighs and to when you are going you may have time to put some miles on, it states in my hand book quote do not drive with a heavy trailer when your car is brand new.wait until it has gone at least 1000km or 620 miles.with my van at 1700 MTPLM i no what i would do.
mike

lyron · Jul 4th, 2010, 16:20

with out numbered on that one.look in your hand book,it should tell you,or ask your stealership.they will know,and you never know they might not even charge for that.(they usualy do for everthing else).

Jun 20th, 2010, 09:27	#1
Daleman Master Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 22:24 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York	How long before you start towing with a new car. Is there any rules or accepted procedure re running in mileage for towing with a Volvo ,especially with a geartronic auto box. I tend to run a car in anyway for the first 1000 miles but wonder about the additional stresses and strains of towing .Any advice or opinions from experienced towers welcome.

Jun 20th, 2010, 11:25	#2
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	hi it should be in your hand book but i have in the past done about 1000 miles before towing. hope that helps. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Jun 20th, 2010, 17:09	#3
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	I would not worry Just fit the tow bar and hitch up....Never seen a brand new wagon without its "drag" tootling about for fun before serious work __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Jul 4th, 2010, 16:20	#5
lyron Premier Member Last Online: May 4th, 2020 10:57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ibstock liectershire	with out numbered on that one.look in your hand book,it should tell you,or ask your stealership.they will know,and you never know they might not even charge for that.(they usualy do for everthing else).

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