Towing Impreza

[stephen perry]

Is it safe to tow a impreza (with out breaking anything) on our own truck(with a chain and whatnot).Or should we pay for a flat bed tow truck.

[1 Lucky Texan]

Is it safe to tow a impreza (with out breaking anything) on our own truck(with a chain and whatnot).Or should we pay for a flat bed tow truck.

 

The short and best answer - flat bed. Next best answer is, check your manual under towing. You don't mention which transmission, if you have a dolly, if there is a flat or any damage to the running gear etc.

 

NEVER tow ANY AWD Soob with only 2 wheels on the ground, it'll either twist off to the side of the road or destroy the differential.

 

A GUESS on my part would be; manual tranny, tranny and differential fluids intact, all 4 good wheels (no flats, no mixed sizes/donut spares, no damaged drivetrain components, etc.), key in ACC position - 4 wheels on the ground should be OK.

 

Auto-tranny. NOT a good idea. Even though some manuals say you can do it with all 4 on the ground. You're limited to under 20mph and 31 miles distance. Now, why do you think that is? Cause it's a bad idea. No fluid being circulated.

 

Be careful - braking and steering will be MUCH more difficult. DO NOT idle the engine while towing either! Remeber to EASE the slack outta the chain. You DID find the front tow point and the tow hook in the tool kit right?

[idosubaru]

need more info for a good answer.

how far are you towing it?

 

you didn't say if it's FWD or AWD. if it's FWD then there shouldn't be any issues. if it's AWD then just remove the rear driveshaft (easy) and you can tow with a dolly.