Is it better (or easier) to tow with an automatic or manual transmission?
Towing isn’t an activity you should approach haphazardly. Tooling around with a trailer attached to the back of your truck presents challenges for steering, turning and maneuvering in general. In addition, if you don’t properly hitch and load the trailer, you could pose a serious threat to yourself and other motorists. But even proper towing takes its toll on your vehicle. The added weight and mass of your trailer and load demands extra work from your car or truck. Toss in testy terrain, and towing could quickly slice time off your vehicle’s life. Having an appropriately powered towing car or truck is one of the first steps to protecting your vehicle from towing wear and tear. Before hauling anything, be sure to check your owner’s manual for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). That designates the maximum amount of cargo weight the vehicle is designed to carry. Certain internal features of your vehicle can also make a dif
