Towing an automatic

[sinky45]

I'm after help or advice please.

Is it bad to tow an automtaic vehicle? And, if so what is the likely damage caused and how soon would it show up?

I ask this because my LN130 2.4TD SSR-X Surf (bueatiful car to drive) suffered the dreaded overheat problem and as a result has a cracked head which is currently being fixed with all neccesary parts thanks to Roughtrax.

It was towed approx. 8 miles and I have since been told that you should not tow an automatic but have not been told why.

Am I just throwing my money away?

Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sinky

[BUSHWHACKER]

because the transmission internals would have been turning with no fluid being pumped around them. If it was only a short distance and the speed was kept below 40mph it should be OK.
For longer distances a car trailer should be used or at least remove the rear propshaft.

[sinky45]

So what damage/cost am I looking at?

[BUSHWHACKER]

So what damage/cost am I looking at?

There should be no damage as I said above, but.............
Cheapest, just replace the transmission fluid. around 20 quid.
Worst case senario, replace the transmission. around 200 quid + fluid.

[sinky45]

Cheers mate, much appreciated.
Fluid is getting changed soonest.
Thanks