what do I need to do to prepare my car with a manual transmission for towing?
Are there transmission oil coolers for manual transmissions? Will I need a heavier duty clutch? I already know i wont be able to put more than a class I hitch on the car. I just want to be able to tow a small (very small) utility trailer or a tow behind log splitter.
The car is a 1988 Toyota Corolla FX with a 5 spd manual trans. 4ALC engine.
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I doubt you need anything special. You want to avoid pulling too much weight. You should check with Toyota, but I would think it can pull 1000 pounds ok. Do not use overdrive. When you come to a hill be sure and use a lower than normal gear, such as 3rd where you would normally be able to use 4th.
yea, they sell tranny coolers. your tranny should hold up, but you could use a bigger clutch and pressure plate.
there are no coolers for standard trannys. you will not need a spescial clutch plate.
your car has more than enough puul power. just remember, that when you approach a hill to keep your rpm.s up there, by down shifting to maintain your speed, with little to no effort, or strain on the engine. just consider, a small trailer, or log spliter, vs. three adults in the backseat. no sweat, go for it!!!