How do you flat tow a car with an automatic transmission?

Answer 1

by flat tow i assume you mean with all four wheels on the road and rolling.

if it is front wheel drive, although many people do this behind rv's, if not a wise idea. unless the engine is running, and thereby turning the transmission, the oil is not circulated in the transmission. no oil circulation, no oil supplied to the bearings that will be turning as you roll down the road. you run the risk of burning you output seals and even you transmission. take the drive wheels off the road with a dolly or trailer. if you are referring to a rear wheel drive vehicle, simply detach the drive shaft, tie it securely up and have a good trip. if you have no mechanical savvy and you still insist on doing any of this without the proper precautions i spole about get a tow attachment on the front of your car to be towed behind whatever the tow vehicle is and have a good trip. just make sure you put the car in neutral. dont be surprised if you need a trans after doing this a couple times though.