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If you are on the highway...or anywhere where speeds exceed 50-55 mph then you should have it on, otherwise it doesnt matter...even if it is on, it wont be used until you hit a high enough speed.
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Is the overdrive supposed to stay on all of the time on a 2005 Hyundai accent?
I have a 2002 Accent with the overdrive button. The owners manual suggests that the switch should be engaged to have overdrive on all the time. However, I have found that since I do a great deal of stop and go driving the transaxle shifts and performs better with the overdrive off. The car isn't trying to put itself into overdrive every two seconds and makes for a smoother drive. Again this is mostly for heavier stop and go driving.
How does the overdrive work on a 2005 Vibe with an automatic transmission?
driving in town below 60km/hr put the overdrive off by pressing the O/D knob and O/D OFF will appear on the dash board, otherwise its always on by default.overdrive works to reduce fuel consumption when driving at higher speed say over 80km/hr out of town or on a highway. Thus its not useful in short drive and stop distances such as in traffic situations.
If there are two 'D' signs on an automatic do you use the plain 'D' or the one in a circle for regular driving?
Some say in town use the regular "D" and on the hiway use the circle "D". I just put it in the circle "D" sn forget it. It goes into overdrive when you use the circle "D" and you get over about 45 MPH
What does the overdrive switch do?
When the car reaches the speed that you would like to attain (say 55 MPH) and levels off (stays at 55 MPH) the engine does not require as much gas as when you are getting up to speed (0 - 54 MPH). So considering this, Overdrive is when you get up to speed and the amount of gas put into the chambers is reduced, (but you still continue at 55 MPH) saving tons of gas and is easier on your engine. The overdrive on/off switch controls the transmission. If overdrive is off (indicated by light on dash) vehicle will not shift into overdriven gear (4th gear); which can be useful for mountain driving. Overdrive should be on though as it will greatly effect your gas milage if it is off.
Should you drive around town with the gear shift located in overdrive instead of drive?
when ur driving in the city it is adviced to put gears in drive rather than in overdrive position..the reason being overdrive is a system that allows your gears or drivetrain to use the lowest gears /ratio for fuel saving cruising, with it off , it holds to a higher gear ratio so you have more power and torque to tow or climb hills..but it prooves to be horrible while driving in the city..
What does a switch bring together?
When the car reaches the speed that you would like to attain (say 55 MPH) and levels off (stays at 55 MPH) the engine does not require as much gas as when you are getting up to speed (0 - 54 MPH). So considering this, Overdrive is when you get up to speed and the amount of gas put into the chambers is reduced, (but you still continue at 55 MPH) saving tons of gas and is easier on your engine. The overdrive on/off switch controls the transmission. If overdrive is off (indicated by light on dash) vehicle will not shift into overdriven gear (4th gear); which can be useful for mountain driving. Overdrive should be on though as it will greatly effect your gas milage if it is off.
How do you know if it is the relay that is causing a Volvo not to go into overdrive?
Try a known working relay in its place... I have also put my hand on the relay while someone is driving and pressed the over drive button on and off, you should feel the relay "click" inside.
Anyone with problems with 1997 Ford truck overdrive?
I have a 1997 ford e 350 van with automatic transmission when the transmission shifts form 3rd gear to overdrive at about 50-55 mph it falters and bucks and I have to let off on the gas so it can pick-up speed, when I have overdrive off and put on overdrive when 3rd gear shifts to overdrive at 50-55 mph it shifts smoother but if I give too much gas again it bucks and falters till I let off gas so it can retain speed slowly.
Where is the overdrive off switch on my 2007 Nissan Xterra?
There should be a small button below the button you push to put it in gear on the shifter.
Why does your overdrive off light start blinking while you are driving your 2000 explore xls and how do you fix it?
I bought a new used 1999 and it was doing that. The Dealer replace the overdrive solenoid. That never solved the problem. My light only starts to blink when I really put my foot in it say 90+mph. It then resets when I turn off the engine and restart. It probably has to do with a pressure sensor in the auto trans. I now have put over 70,000 mile for over 115,000 miles and have not had a problem so I let it blink when it comes on. Try having the filter replaced/cleaned too.
What if your transmission is a 4 speed automatic opel zafira and it is not driving in peropley in drive and you have to put it in first then second and then third and it does not go in fourth your?
your overdrive unit is probably shot. that is the fourth gear or drive as you call it. they have had lots of trouble with all overdrive automatics in the states. your opel is a GM design.
How do you turn on OD?
AnswerOn most cars the overdrive is on when you start the car and put it in gear. This is the D (drive) with a circle around it meaning "overdrive". Cars with a center console shifter the overdrive button is usually on the side of the gear shift.You will know if the OD is off because a light on the dash will come on that says O/D off. If it is off there is usually a button on the gear shifter if you have a center console on down on the console next to the shifter.
