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Will my Renault Captur tow a caravan?
I own a Renault Captur 0.9-litre TCe petrol. Can I use it to tow a 870kg caravan?
Asked on 19 July 2016 by c smith
Answered by
Honest John
Officially it can tow 900kg. But you will need to be very careful not to overheat the turbo. After towing, ALWAYS idle the engine for at least two minutes before switching off to pump fresh oil through the turbo bearings while it is cooling down and spooling down.
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