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2.5 Diesel Auto F/L Estate As a Tow Car
« on: 25 April 2013, 22:35:30 »
As per title fellas.

Any thoughts or experiences on using this engine gearbox combo in a FL estate as a tow car. Car will be used to tow a 1250Kg single axle pikey wagon. I know the gearbox won't appreciate a chip upgrade for extra horses, so is the 128 odd Bhp with an auto up to the job?

Any advice appreciated  :y
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Re: 2.5 Diesel Auto F/L Estate As a Tow Car
« Reply #1 on: 25 April 2013, 22:39:24 »
I've only ever towed with my 3.0 V6 Omega, but would have thought that the S6 diseasal lump would be more than OK to tow a caravan of that weight. Don't forget that it's torque that's used for towing, not bhp  :y :y
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Re: 2.5 Diesel Auto F/L Estate As a Tow Car
« Reply #2 on: 26 April 2013, 01:46:30 »
Auto-boxed TDs are ... IMHO ... sluggards at best, with disappointing fuel consumption and performance generally. >:(

For hauling a caravan with a TD; (and your quoted figure's well within any Omega's capabilities), really the only way to go is a manual-boxed 'chipped' jobbie :y
Even then, that lump has to be kept 'on song' - trust me! ;)

Fuel consumption (whilst towing) varies between 23 and 27 mpg - chipped or un-chipped - so quite realistic! 8)



Our previous outfit:
'Plus 5' chip upped the lump to (nominally) 150 horses, and towed well.





Present outfit:
Slightly heavier 'van (1463 kgs MTPLM) and un-chipped TD. Tows ... OK.

HTSME! ;)

 
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Re: 2.5 Diesel Auto F/L Estate As a Tow Car
« Reply #3 on: 27 April 2013, 08:12:14 »
Seth, many thanks for the comprehensive reply fella. Will take your advice and aim for a manual.......if one ever pops up. That or a 2.6/3.0/3.2.

Just saw this on the bay and whilst a bit steep looked a nice car if the price came down. Will leave it tho.......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Vauxhall-Opel-Omega-Estate-2498cc-Diesel-/271194598679?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f24752d17

Cheers again  :y :y
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Re: 2.5 Diesel Auto F/L Estate As a Tow Car
« Reply #4 on: 27 April 2013, 16:40:01 »
 Not had a problem with mine. Had a car trailer with a stripped out Senny on it and the whole thing went on to the weigh bridge at 4,250kg. I have found it slow to get the turbo to spool up with or without a trailer/caravan.
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