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Old 12-11-2022, 11:12 AM
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to tow with: OK...... to be towed: not so much OK

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Originally Posted by lezmtaylor View Post
I understood you could NOT tow the E53 as it would cause damage to the transmission.

Lez
I think you're correct; the early X5 needs to be towed long distances on a flat bed tow truck, and for very short distances at low speeds if not.
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I'm printing this to use as a sticker for my glovebox door.

If you were replying to my post, I never meant to tow the X5, but to tow with it, not the pickup.
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Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E

Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide
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