Towing a 2009 HHR w/Automatic Transmission
09-16-2016, 05:12 PM
#21
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The Chilton manual refers generically to automatic transmission cars and trucks. The rear wheels on a two wheel drive car with rear wheel drive should not be towed by lifting the front tires, this is because the fluid pump will not spin and lubricate the internals of that type of transmission.
Many have flat towed their HHR's and had no problems.
Please check your owners manual for specific instructions about towing your HHR.
Good point to bring up!
Many have flat towed their HHR's and had no problems.
Please check your owners manual for specific instructions about towing your HHR.
Good point to bring up!
Thanks for the reply.
09-23-2016, 08:16 PM
#23
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As already said, yes the HHR can be towed 4-down, even with automatic. I tow ours behind our diesel pusher, though ours is a five speed, but the auto's can be towed too. I have wired a switch in to disable fuse 8.
03-17-2017, 06:01 PM
#24
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Good afternoon,
new member - first post...
I have an 2010 HHR with automatic transmission that I'm about to set up as my dinghy.
What's the consensus on NOT to exceed 65mph when towing? Anyone ruined his transmission yet when going over 65mph?
Thanks a lot!
new member - first post...
I have an 2010 HHR with automatic transmission that I'm about to set up as my dinghy.
What's the consensus on NOT to exceed 65mph when towing? Anyone ruined his transmission yet when going over 65mph?
Thanks a lot!
03-17-2017, 06:50 PM
#25
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If I remember correctly, it's a law in many states. So, you should check the laws in the states you intend to drive through.
03-17-2017, 08:10 PM
#26
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the law is a whole other issue. i'm just wondering if there is a reason to freak out about the transmission if i go down a hill and hit 67mph once in a while. any 1st hand experience anyone?
03-17-2017, 08:11 PM
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Many highways I've traveled in the US have a 70 mph speed limit, so that is a great question, I have been in Texas but have heard there is areas with 80 mph limits , so yeah, will it hurt the transmission, standard or automatic?
Would a tow dolly to put the front tires on be an idea
or perhaps a car trailer?
Maybe a used car hauler be even better?
Would a tow dolly to put the front tires on be an idea
or perhaps a car trailer?
Maybe a used car hauler be even better?
03-17-2017, 08:43 PM
#28
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I don't think GM would have built a sudden death switch into the transmission. It most likely a liability issue.
I think I remember that U-Haul took the 45MPH limit stickers off of their equipment.
I think I remember that U-Haul took the 45MPH limit stickers off of their equipment.
03-17-2017, 09:25 PM
#29
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[QUOTE=Oldblue;820981]Many highways I've traveled in the US have a 70 mph speed limit, so that is a great question, I have been in Texas but have heard there is areas with 80 mph limits , so yeah, will it hurt the transmission, standard or automatic?
Would a tow dolly to put the front tires on be an idea
Thank you Oldblue. No dollies for me though. I want to keep it minimal.
Would a tow dolly to put the front tires on be an idea
Thank you Oldblue. No dollies for me though. I want to keep it minimal.
03-17-2017, 09:28 PM
#30
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So I guess I just get rolling and don't sweat getting over 65mph once in a while.
