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what does the overdrive do and should i have it turned off or turned on
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Originally posted by joethesajin:
what does the overdrive do and should i have it turned off or turned on Overdrive is a highway gear that will lower rpms and increase mph while cruising the highway! Some people leave it turned on all the time, city/hwy, but I turn it off in the city and on on the highway. I find that I get better response in the city if it is off! Really it is up to you! Stephen
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with overdrive off, third gear is the highest it will do, i wouldn't leave it off all the time, it will suck up your gas!
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It's just a gas saving gear, The car will be more responsive and quicker when off.
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Originally posted by Luckie13:
It's just a gas saving gear, The car will be more responsive and quicker when off. And pulling 5500 rpm at 75mph :rolleyes: If you like cars with only a 3 speed, why not buy a 1994 cavalier?
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Originally posted by redhawk: Originally posted by Luckie13:
[b]It's just a gas saving gear, The car will be more responsive and quicker when off.
If you like cars with only a 3 speed, why not buy a 1994 cavalier?[/b]Huh what the hell are you talking about
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Kharma is very real and she is one mean b!tch.
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Leave it on 98% of the time, and turn it off only when you specifically want to rev high, such as either in a sprint, or on a long descent where you want to save your brakes. (On a steep windy descent, you can help your brakes a lot by putting it in 2.)
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Well I assumed the guy knows not to cruise down the highway at 75, but if I was racing and shifting some what manually. Thats right about where I'd click the O/D button.
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The Zetec is fun with the O/D off on the highway...and a Superchip. 
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