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Q: Do you get better gas mileage with the overdrive off?
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Is it best to drive ford f 150 in overdrive while driving on interstate or with overdrive off someone please let you know?

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Keep the button for the overdrive engaged at all times and the vehicle will decide when it is needed. But if you prefer to determine when to use it yourself then its best to use it when your cruising the interstate. Its basically just a 4th gear that's designed to give you better gas mileage. If your "arrow" light is lit on the dash that means that your overdrive is off. If the light is off...your overdrive is on.


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How do you use overdrive on a Toyota 4Runner?

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What is the OD button for in a 2004 XL F150?

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