Towing a car

hoepuncher · 07-31-2009, 07:17 PM

Hi Guys -
I thought i'd ask you guys for some advice before I make my trip. I am planning on going to Las Vegas tomorrow to tow my sisters 1996 Acura Integra back to Los Angeles (300 miles). I am planning to rent a tow dolly from U-Haul where the rear tires will be rolling on the street. Will my truck be okay for this whole trip? Am I suppose to leave the gear in 4 instead of D? I have a 08 TRD Tacoma V6 Access cab automatic, TSB springs, and towing package. (This will be my first time towing anything...any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

SamSter0077 · 07-31-2009, 07:19 PM

Give yourself plenty of time to stop.. Truck will tow it no no problem.

-Sam

hoepuncher · 07-31-2009, 07:21 PM

When I load up the car, do I drive all the way home in 4th gear?

senna · 07-31-2009, 07:27 PM

Check with U-HAUL ASAP, they have restrictions on what size truck can hook up to a tow dolly, the thing is they don't know what size car you are really going to tow and they want to make sure and cover their (rear)end. Heck you might be fine, but find out as early as possible, so you know what you are getting into.

SamSter0077 · 07-31-2009, 07:28 PM

going by the book, yes (tow in 4th gear).. I live in Texas, it's pretty flat.. I leave it in 4, unless I am cruising on the highway, once I am up to speed.. I will go into 5th. You HAVE to make sure the truck is in the Torque Converter Clutch mode.. 4 and 5 gear have a clutch that prevents the Fluid from rotating in the Torque converter (which is what makes it HOT). The Torque converter generates the greatest amount of heat in the transmission, when it is spining (TCC clutch not engaged).

I am not very good at explaining it, but do you understand what I am saying?

Torque Converter Info
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-p...-converter.htm

-Sam

hoepuncher · 08-02-2009, 10:43 AM

Yes - I understand. Thanks for your help Sam!

Janster · 08-02-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamSter0077

Give yourself plenty of time to stop.. Truck will tow it no no problem.

-Sam

PLENTY PLENTY of time to stop...

Those tow dolly's don't have brakes (atleast, I'd be amazed if they did)

JKD · 08-02-2009, 11:00 AM

I'm new to this, but this is the first I've heard of the torque converter clutch locking up in 4th. Are you sure about that?

07-31-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
hoepuncher Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4781 Location: Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Posts: 44	Towing a car Hi Guys - I thought i'd ask you guys for some advice before I make my trip. I am planning on going to Las Vegas tomorrow to tow my sisters 1996 Acura Integra back to Los Angeles (300 miles). I am planning to rent a tow dolly from U-Haul where the rear tires will be rolling on the street. Will my truck be okay for this whole trip? Am I suppose to leave the gear in 4 instead of D? I have a 08 TRD Tacoma V6 Access cab automatic, TSB springs, and towing package. (This will be my first time towing anything...any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

07-31-2009, 07:19 PM	#2
SamSter0077 Happy Camper Joined: Aug 2008, #8396 Location: Katy, TX Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,189 09 Tacoma 4x4 TRD OR 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OME 886 Coils, and Struts, Rear Toytec TSB AAL/ OME shock absorbers, Fog Lamp anytime mod, Voyager Brake Controller.	Give yourself plenty of time to stop.. Truck will tow it no no problem. -Sam __________________ Sam, Bianca, Matthew 9, Ethan 5 SETPUCCpup-upcampinggroup thehartsfieldsfamilyWebsite

07-31-2009, 07:28 PM	#5
SamSter0077 Happy Camper Joined: Aug 2008, #8396 Location: Katy, TX Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,189 09 Tacoma 4x4 TRD OR 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OME 886 Coils, and Struts, Rear Toytec TSB AAL/ OME shock absorbers, Fog Lamp anytime mod, Voyager Brake Controller.	going by the book, yes (tow in 4th gear).. I live in Texas, it's pretty flat.. I leave it in 4, unless I am cruising on the highway, once I am up to speed.. I will go into 5th. You HAVE to make sure the truck is in the Torque Converter Clutch mode.. 4 and 5 gear have a clutch that prevents the Fluid from rotating in the Torque converter (which is what makes it HOT). The Torque converter generates the greatest amount of heat in the transmission, when it is spining (TCC clutch not engaged). I am not very good at explaining it, but do you understand what I am saying? Torque Converter Info http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-p...-converter.htm -Sam __________________ Sam, Bianca, Matthew 9, Ethan 5 SETPUCCpup-upcampinggroup thehartsfieldsfamilyWebsite

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07-31-2009, 07:21 PM	#3
hoepuncher Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4781 Location: Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Posts: 44	When I load up the car, do I drive all the way home in 4th gear?

07-31-2009, 07:27 PM	#4
senna Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #16855 Location: San Jose CA. Gender: Male Posts: 140 09 DBL CAB TRD-OR 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Check with U-HAUL ASAP, they have restrictions on what size truck can hook up to a tow dolly, the thing is they don't know what size car you are really going to tow and they want to make sure and cover their (rear)end. Heck you might be fine, but find out as early as possible, so you know what you are getting into.

08-02-2009, 10:43 AM	#6
hoepuncher Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4781 Location: Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Posts: 44	Yes - I understand. Thanks for your help Sam!

08-02-2009, 11:00 AM	#8
JKD Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18207 Location: Midwest Gender: Male Posts: 603 09 Prerunner V6 Auto, SWB 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 N-Fab Nerfsteps, Valley Class IV Receiver Hitch, Hopkins Trailer Light Adapter.	I'm new to this, but this is the first I've heard of the torque converter clutch locking up in 4th. Are you sure about that?