What is the Overdrive used for?
06-26-2005, 03:37 AM
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What is the Overdrive used for?
I have no Idea what is the overdrive used for? what is the difference betwen having over drive on or not?
06-26-2005, 10:48 AM
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RE: What is the Overdrive used for?
O/D lowers engine RPM when driving on the highway. Saves on gas & makes the engine run quieter.
06-26-2005, 04:14 PM
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RE: What is the Overdrive used for?
It's like a really low gear, meant for what GreyStang had said, highway cruising. It just helps alot with fuel mileage.
06-26-2005, 10:13 PM
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RE: What is the Overdrive used for?
so is it better to run with overdrive off in the city?
06-26-2005, 10:34 PM
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RE: What is the Overdrive used for?
no. it is better to have overdrive on anytime to save economy and all. if you want to punch it from o/d (4th gear) or appx. 60ish mph, just pedal to metal it and it will downshift to 3rd....
06-27-2005, 12:40 AM
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RE: What is the Overdrive used for?
Well, it keeps the car from shifting a lot in traffic = cooler tranny temps.
06-27-2005, 12:50 AM
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RE: What is the Overdrive used for?
yea its better on gas milage and make it so say a 4 cylinder auto can cruise on the highway at asay 85 at or around 3000-3500 rpms.....really nice
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RE: What is the Overdrive used for?
