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towing with an automatic
« on: 27 January 2008, 13:08:49 »
ive been towing for 8 years with a 2.5 manual, the time has come to change, and was wondering if any member tows with an automatic, i have heard rumors of overheating on inclines traffic queues etc. the car im interested is a 2.6 auto, 70000 on the clock, any views, experiences would be greatly appreciated. the yearof the new car is 02 02
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #1 on: 27 January 2008, 13:12:10 »
Make sure the ATF in the box is fresh!
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #2 on: 27 January 2008, 14:24:06 »
Yep i would make sure the box is all singing and dancing before you tow anything.

we have towed with ours. no major snags usless the hill is the size of a mountian and then we just gave ourselves planty of room so we didnt get suck halfway up! lol
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #3 on: 27 January 2008, 14:29:38 »
2.5 V6 Elite about the best tow-car I have ever had .. pulls my 1600 Kg Abbey GTS without any problems at all  :)

Has never overheated, not even come close  :)
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #4 on: 27 January 2008, 14:35:22 »
I towed with a 2.0 16v auto for several years. No real problems experienced, but it wasn't a happy chappy when towing. I improved it by fitting a Kenlowe supplementary oil cooler, and also had the ATF and 'box filter changed. Towing, I only got around 22mpg, and put this down to the 'box not always getting into 'lock-up' mode. With the extra power and torque from your intended 2.6 job, it's highly likely that it'll be a happy chappy - good luck!
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #5 on: 27 January 2008, 14:36:55 »
Our omega never overheated until we started towing. A new radiator soon cured that.

I too would recommend changing the fluid in your gearbox.

Happy towing, I couldn't now visualise ever towing with a manual!!

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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #6 on: 27 January 2008, 15:58:45 »
many thanks to all who so promptly replied,these have made me feel better,.... sorry for my ignorance, but what is ATF?
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #7 on: 27 January 2008, 16:00:35 »
ATF = Automatic Transmision Fluid .. in our case  Dexron III

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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #8 on: 27 January 2008, 16:05:37 »
check that the box ecu is upgraded to latest spec version 9 or 10 I think -this improves the autobox re towing a lot. It does tho need tech2 facility to do this.

On a personal note I had an external cooling filter fitted to the Omega - a lot cheaper than a new box if ever it did overheat
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #9 on: 27 January 2008, 17:37:16 »
They are fine and I have no extra cooler
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #10 on: 27 January 2008, 18:02:55 »
Something else I forgot to mention earlier ...........
If you stop/get stuck in traffic, apply the handbrake, select the 'N' position on the shift, and let your motor idle. In this way, the ATF will be circulated and thereby cool down - NEVER, EVER, EVER, allow your vehicle to tick-over in ANY of the 'Drive' positions for more than a minute or two. It was precisely these situations that caused collossal 'box failures when I worked in the bus industry - many drivers were taught to pass the driving test, and not how to treat their steeds with due respect!  
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #11 on: 27 January 2008, 19:41:23 »
Used to have a 2.0 manual which towed ok but started to burn the clutch a bit over difficult situations...2.5v6 auto and 3.0v6 auto seem comfortably able to cope with any situation...and I tow other Omegas which is quite a challenge :)
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #12 on: 27 January 2008, 19:58:36 »
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Something else I forgot to mention earlier ...........
If you stop/get stuck in traffic, apply the handbrake, select the 'N' position on the shift, and let your motor idle. In this way, the ATF will be circulated and thereby cool down - NEVER, EVER, EVER, allow your vehicle to tick-over in ANY of the 'Drive' positions for more than a minute or two. It was precisely these situations that caused collossal 'box failures when I worked in the bus industry - many drivers were taught to pass the driving test, and not how to treat their steeds with due respect!  


i thought vx auto's had that neutral gizmo that was meant to save juice
and wear my last vectra auto had it on Or is that something different
to what you mean

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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #13 on: 28 January 2008, 15:17:32 »
Hi
I have the 2.2 CDX estate auto. I tow a Bailey Pageant Bordeaux with no problems at all. Twisty or hilly roads are a breeze, on motorways put cruise control on at 60 and its easy to forget you are towing.
As for sethsmate comments, I,ve never heard of such a thing,but then
I don't drive Buses.
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Re: towing with an automatic
« Reply #14 on: 28 January 2008, 23:45:11 »
Tow a 1700kg caravan with a 3.0 Estate auto here. No problems whatsoever. Do the run to New Forest & Cornwall, stop-start traffic and never had overheating problems. I changed the ATF before I went on the long runs.

Car is usually loaded up to the hilt too!
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