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A quick question on Overdrive (O/D) use
So, I bought my 626 a few years ago. Until recently, I was unfamiliar with the O/D option on the gear shift. I've apparently been driving the car for the past 2 years with the o/d on.
What are the benefits of driving with it off? I notice that with O/D off, my RPMs hit 4.25K to go about 75 MPH, and with O/D on, my RPMs are at 3.1K. So, obviously, the engine isn't working as hard, as far as my knowledge of RPMs go.I could be wrong, I'm no car genius.
So, what are the pros and cons of having the O/D on and off?
O/D is a way to save gas...when o/d is off the transmission drops down a gear to make the car accelerate quicker, but makes the engine work harder and use more gas, my opinion is to never turn off o/d. Trust me, i had a 98 626 myself lol
Ok, thanks for the info =) I've not had any issues with driving with O/D on, so I'll keep at it.
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