Guest Gitster Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Thanks for re-iterating, I said that about 4 times, but for some reason people don't know this. I'm sure theres previous threads about this, but really everyone should know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhabodav Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I find it hard to believe that there's no safeguard in place for towing a Subaru by its front wheels. Can someone else chime in on this (maybe even with a real story)? Actually, when my 07 lgt took a shit in the morning, by that I mean, 3 parts of the engine broke, 600miles in too. Got a new engine for that one. Anyways, when I called the CAA they got me a truck in 10 mins and he didnt put me on a flat bed, however, he attached 4 sets of wheels to my back wheels. That way, being towed by the front wheels didnt spin my rear wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I find it hard to believe that there's no safeguard in place for towing a Subaru by its front wheels. Can someone else chime in on this (maybe even with a real story)? I thought there was a fuse you are supposed to remove when you have a donut on the car to disable the AWD. See manual. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I read on this forum that in older models, there is a fuse that you can put in to Enable 2WD, but thats with some kind of electronic system that im not sure we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4wantab Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I have never done an auto car wash with my Subbie. During the winter it is easier, cheaper and closer, to go to the self serve and hose off for 3 bucks. that way I can add keep adding quarters until all the poop comes out of the wheel wells. Heck, in winter the car look dirty again after a few hours. Peace, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 And its only for auto trannies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I do car washes when my car needs it - no problems. If there were, Subaru would've included it in writing "Do not use auto car washes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4S-TURBO Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I find it hard to believe that there's no safeguard in place for towing a Subaru by its front wheels. ...enter the AWD warning sticker. Available on i-Club http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133728&page=1&pp=20&highlight=AWD+warning+sticker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 that looks tacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4S-TURBO Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 hell, i just solve this problem by reading the street signs where I park. but it's an option if you're really worried about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 i really wonder who is liable in this situation though .... I mean what if your LEGALLY parked and you inadvertantly get towed on 2 wheels?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaScooby Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Sorry, but around here cars get towed all the time - front wheels off the ground. It's a little much to ask the tow truck drivers to know whether or not the car is AWD and to treat it as such so it only makes sense that the transmission/differential would take this into account at least when in neutral. Are they not supposed to ask whether you have AWD or not? In Dallas, I have always been asked every time I called a towing company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Haha last time i got towed I wasnt asked, normally they run in there like hitmen and yank it as fast as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s car go Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 i really wonder who is liable in this situation though .... I mean what if your LEGALLY parked and you inadvertantly get towed on 2 wheels??Whether you're parked legally or not, the tow company is responsible for any damages caused to your vehicle when towed. You might hear contrary from other people, probably even the tow company themselves, but a little research will back this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 werd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTsullyman Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I thought there was a fuse you are supposed to remove when you have a donut on the car to disable the AWD. See manual. . If your vehicle is an AWD type with an automatic transmission but is neither a Turbo model nor a 3.0-liter model, deactivate its All-Wheel-Drive capability as follows: Before driving your vehicle with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector located in the engine compartment and confirm that the “AWD ” warning light comes on. The All-Wheel- Drive capability of the vehicle has now been deactivated. After re-installing the conventional tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD connector in order to reactivate All-Wheel Drive. In case of emergency 9-3 From manual. 2007 DGM LGT 2003 Suzuki SV650S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungsg4 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 went ahead put my LGT through the car wash today...nothing happened...diff. still works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 are u sure it didnt kill your car? lol rolling 3-500 feet in neutral with the engine running didnt mess anything up? what news! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Are you kidding me??? You can only tow a full time AWD vehicle on a flat bed. A regular tow truck the props the front wheels up and tows with the rears on the ground will ruin a Subaru. How can own a Legacy and not know that??? I've seen conventional tow trucks that have dollies for the rear wheels of the towed car. That set up should also work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 yes definitley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. pepper Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 This thread took up way too much of my time, and didn't tell me anything new. Is there a way I can get a refund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 This thread took up way too much of my time, and didn't tell me anything new. Is there a way I can get a refund? Wadda you want for free? Become a donating member and then at least you'll have a leg to stand on. Caveat emptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil_Sol Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 the carwash wont kill the diff BUT... MAKE SURE soap doesn't get on the intercooler.. it'll cause it to melt that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 FWIW, my previous car is/was a BMW 325iX. Since I got my LGT, it's broken down twice while my GF was driving (after more than a decade of reliable service for me - perfect timing!), and on both occasions the tow drivers were smart enough to bring flatbeds to come pick her up. She told them what kind of car, they figured out the flatbed part on their own. Surprising, but true. Most people have no idea BMW made an AWD car in the late-80s / early-90s. I figure if two tow truck drivers on the outer edges of nowhere are knowledgeable enough to flatbed that car, we have nothing to worry about with our Subarus. And I also think that if a tow driver blows up your center diff, it's their problem. If they tear your bumper off, it's their problem. Tearing apart your drivetrain should be no different. Being illegally parked means you have to pay a ticket - there's no statute which says "punishable with a $50 fine and random drivetrain damage." If it happens, talk to a lawyer. I have a hard time believing a tow company could escape liability for damaging someone's car like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Talked to my mom today. She went through the car wash in her 400h and forgot she has rain sensing wipers. HILARIOUS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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