ROCKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF SNOW OR
MUD
Ever get stuck in snow or mud? Rather than calling a tow truck, what’s the first
thing we do? We rock the vehicle back and forth, switching from forward to
reverse while gunning the engine. This action often causes the vehicle to gain
enough momentum to get the vehicle out of the rut. It often works, but at what
expense? The stress on the transmission and drivetrain can cause internal hard
parts (case hardened gears and sprockets) to break under the pressure. CV joints,
universal joints, and splined parts such as axles can twist and break apart. Save
yourself some money; dig out or get towed.