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Using Overdrive in City Driving?

Old Jun 7, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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I like how I can just put the shift selector to OD. I went back to using OD, I actually noticed a hit on the gas with using just drive around the metro.
 
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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wait, so do you guys with autos shift manually? Or do you just not let it get to OD?
 
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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I was taught to drive around town in OD and use D when I went wheeling or towing. I was told it is fine to use D if your traveling in town (not towing) with speed(s) less than 35mph. Anything more than 35 use OD. When towing or wheeling it is easier on the engine and trans to be in D. T
 
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by T...K21
I was taught to drive around town in OD and use D when I went wheeling or towing. I was told it is fine to use D if your traveling in town (not towing) with speed(s) less than 35mph. Anything more than 35 use OD. When towing or wheeling it is easier on the engine and trans to be in D. T
I noticed a difference in RPMs over 35, anything slower than that I was find in Drive.

I keep it in OD all the time now, except when I tow I am using D.
 
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