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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57).
I need to move my daughter's 2008 Mini 1 mile up the road to a mechanic. It's an automatic transmission so I know you're not supposed to flat tow it, but is there harm in pulling it slowly, say 15-20 mph?
Thanks
If it's only a mile, put it in neutral and tow or push it. If coasting downhill in neutral won't hurt it then towing it a mile won't. Some transmissions need the input shaft turning to move the fluid around and keep it from overheating but for a short distance it should be OK. Based on your other thread (vacuum pump seized, cam sprocket bolt snapped) you probably have much bigger problems anyway (bent valves).