now I know with true AWD cars (like my EVO) that when you tow them, you must use a flatbed or you'll destroy the diffs.


now with the AWD outlander, it has selectable AWD. When you select 2WD, you're essentially making it a FWD vehicle, correct? Wouldn't you be able to tow it with the back wheels on the ground in 2WD mode and not destroy the diffs?

 

with my 06 being that its awd all the time it must be hauled on a flatbed, im not sure about the newer models.....my guess would be if its in 2wd mode then it would not need to be on a flatbed but not sure

 

As far as I know, you wouldn't destroy "diffs", it's tranny that gets damaged if AUTO, no problems with manual though. Oil in the tranny needs to circulate when moving and it only does when engine is running, so when your engine is stopped you can only tow it slowly as per user's manual or manufacturer's instructions. I would study manual first and/or call Mitsubishi to confirm. Outlander has electronically controlled viscous hubs so it could be safe to tow it with the front wheels up, but a flatbed is your sure bet.

 

make sure you leave it in neutral as well.

 

2wd or neutral, do not tow the car if is not on a flat deck, that not good for all the part.
its all the same with all 4wd, 4x4, and awd.
Its not good for the 4wd mecanism.

 

Hi friends,

Couple of weeks ago I bought a used 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander LS (Canada), 3.0L V6. I wanted to get a hitch installed from a local auto shop but I read somewhere that I need towing package installed before anything else.

I have no idea how can I check whether my car already has that or not. Do I even need that?

Can someone please help me with this coz I have to haul a trailer for 3000 Kms next month.

 

Use a flatbed...just to be sure...no worries that way.
good luck..

 

Towing package for the v6 outlander is just a hitch and wiring. All v6 outlanders come with the same transmission cooler installed.

There is no diff gear ratio changes or additional engine oil cooler or beefed up alternator.