No Trailer for SS?
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Joined: 08-05-2009
Posts: 358
From: Cahokia IL
the towing exclusion isn't there because of the transmission. GM doesn't want the car to tow, because the turbo will be always under some boost, as there will be an addl load on the car. as you probably know, while cruising along on the highway, the boost will be at 0 psi. if there is extra load, there may be some boost present all the time - & that can create A LOT of extra heat & potential problems.
Had the same issue with my Merkur xR4TI....It was a rather rare car back in the day. Saw one in Mount Vernon Illinois one day and stopped to talk to the owner/doctor. He put a hitch on his and pulled it 50 miles. The turbo was GLOWING RED when he got home! I told him to look at his owner's manual.....
So far, this is the only plausible reason in this thread...
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Joined: 01-13-2008
Posts: 4,708
From: Washington State, where it rains
I have the auto and havnt had any problems..800#bike on a 1200# rated trailer...pulled 27 mpg and no heat problems....press/vac gage didnt react any different then unloaded....but then I wasnt hammering on it....and drive with a feathered foot, while doing at least the speed limit. But thats me....its all on you what you want to do.
But I have to add, Ive driven big rigs for a few years and part of that was driving for milage by using the boost gage, so its a natural for me to not overload it.
But I have to add, Ive driven big rigs for a few years and part of that was driving for milage by using the boost gage, so its a natural for me to not overload it.
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Joined: 07-02-2012
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From: ma
Love the Pic of "Panelmoxie" with what looks like a little teardrop! That is my dream trailer plus little utility for brush etc rather than stuffing in the back of the HHR and possible light boat trailer - I ve got a long delayed boat project in the garage. My SS is the daily driver including dump runs, kayak on the roof several times a week (high roof not an advantage for that duty), building materials etc. And it is an economy car unless I want to stand on it. I experimented with trying to get the max out of it on last tank which included throwing it around a little on a winding 15 mile road with a 1000' altitude gain and averaged 31.5 MPG per onboard calc. so far. I'm just getting comfortable with the car - just reached 3,000 miles yest. and entering 3rd month of ownership.
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