Can you flat tow a Toyota Tacoma with a manual transmission?
I’m moving across the state, and I don’t have anyone to drive my truck. It’s a Toyota Tacoma with a manual transmission, so I can just flat tow it behind my moving van, right?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You cannot flat tow a Toyota Tacoma—even with a manual transmission. Doing so can not only cause serious drivetrain damage, but it could also void your truck’s warranty if it’s still in effect.
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