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The moral? Don't exceed the towing capacity...
Posted by paulh (more from paulh) on Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:52:11
In Reply to: Saab Blowed Up...Volvo to the rescue!, patprice, Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:45:35
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The 900 only has a 1000 pound unbraked trailer towing capability... no wonder you burned out the transmission! You were towing a 3000+ pound car. That's more than three times the rated capability!
I find it amazing how many stories there are of people using their little 4 banger SAABs to tow other cars. It is a sure way to destroy the transmission, blow the turbo, etc.
You can rent a fullsize pickup from UHaul that can tow 5000 pounds, and only costs around $20 per day. That's a lot less than the cost of a new Saab transmission.
Use equipment suited to the job. SAAB engineers determine towing ratings for a good reason.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Saab Blowed Up...Volvo to the rescue!, patprice, Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:45:35
- you a trip. good luck what year brick?? nm, chrystobal, Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:07:57
- The moral? Don't exceed the towing capacity..., paulh, Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:52:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- Gee...., patprice, Thu, 7 Mar 2002 14:06:49
- Good thing you have a pile of 5 speeds laying around!, Randy Thatcher , Wed, 6 Mar 2002 23:21:16
- you are a sick man indeed., chrisx, Wed, 6 Mar 2002 22:11:10
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