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Old 03-17-2010, 12:53 PM
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Towing AWD with G37x?

Are there any problems with towing the G37x AWD vehicle? Some 4x4 need to be flat bed towed, but I don't know about AWD (and I searched).
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Originally Posted by freesurfer
Are there any problems with towing the G37x AWD vehicle? Some 4x4 need to be flat bed towed, but I don't know about AWD (and I searched).
Manual says:

INFINITI recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or the vehicle be placed on a flat bed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION
Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the powertrain.
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Thanks for the answer. I don't have my vehicle yet, so no manual either. I'm guessing that it's okay to tow a G37S with two wheels on the ground, assuming that LSD doesn't have the same warning precautions like an AWD. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Originally Posted by freesurfer
Thanks for the answer. I don't have my vehicle yet, so no manual either. I'm guessing that it's okay to tow a G37S with two wheels on the ground, assuming that LSD doesn't have the same warning precautions like an AWD. Correct me if I'm wrong.
The manual recommends the same for 2WD: keep the drive wheels off the ground, especially for automatics transmissions. With a manual you can get away with it for short distances, but it says you might want to remove the prop shaft (!)

FYI, you can find the manuals (and bunches of other useful stuff) on Infiniti's website:

Infiniti Ownership | Service and Maintenance Guides | Infiniti USA

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