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Overdrive really wont affect you in a town or city, so you can just leave it on. On the highway, it helps reduce the strain on your engine, so just keep it on all the time.
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∙ 2011-02-07 01:44:58
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When do you use overdrive in an automatic car?
If an automatic car is in off overdrive does it save fuel
Should the overdrive in a car be on all the time?
The overdive should be on under normal circumstances unless you are towing, carrying a heavy cargo, or are in an a mountainous area.
Should overdrive be turned on to save gas?
Yes it should, its very important.
Why the overdrive light turn on and off constantly?
Your overdrive light could be faulty. You should check your fused and replace the one associated with the overdraft button.
What is the meaning of od off in my car dashboard?
It means the car is set so that it doesn't shift into the overdrive gear. This is typically done during towing.
When should you turn on the overdrive in a 99 Kia Sephia?
You should leave the car in overdrive at all times, unless driving conditions dictate otherwise. The overdrive is intended to optimize fuel consumption.
Should you drive your car in drive or overdrive?
If it has overdrive use it! it is a "highway gear" it will make no difference what so ever until you get up to speed then it will shift into overdrive and save you gas!
When do you use overdrive in an automatic car?
If an automatic car is in off overdrive does it save fuel
How do you know when the overdrive is on?
The car is normally in overdrive. When you press the button the left side of the gear shift then there should be a light on your dashboard should come on saying o/d OFF.
How do you turn on the overdrive on a 99 Camry?
keep the overdrive shaft button pressed, there is a panel light called "O/D" that should light indicating the overdrive is OFF. In that case make sure the light is OFF which means overdrive is ON.
What would cause the overdrive light to flash on a ford expedition?
if you have overdrive in that car it means that your about to go into overdrive
Why is th OD light on on your 1994 Geo Prism?
the transmission is in overdrive I don't have overdrive in my car but look at your gearshift because the small button on it should be how you disengage the system
Do you use overdrive in the snow?
Yes, you can use overdrive in your car when driving in the snow. Using overdrive helps the car maintain better traction in slick and icy conditions.
Should you keep your horse or get a new car?
Keep your horse and get an old car. :)
Should the car be in overdrive when you're starting?
Most vehicles, for safety reasons, will not start in overdrive. The vehicle must be in park or neutral for a properly working starting sequence to work.
What if your car loses RPMs at 45 mph?
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission with overdrive, then at speeds above 45 mph, it should be in overdrive, which reduces engine RPM's to save fuel.
Is it better to have the over drive button switched off or on in an 88 Camry?
The car needs to go into overdrive unless you are towing something heavy which makes it shift between overdrive and non overdrive. It is better to allow the car to shift into overdrive.
