Overdrive or not

**NLEX** · June 30th, 2013 07:58 AM

I recently bought an '04 Escape. I've never driven a vehicle with overdrive before, How do I use overdrive economically, without using too much gas?

when do I use the overdrive

**imperialv** · June 30th, 2013 08:08 AM

Eto ibig sabihin ng overdrive

An overdrive (OD) is a mechanism that allows an automobile to cruise at sustained speed with reduced engine RPM, leading to better fuel economy, lower noise, and lower wear.

Hayaan mo lang siyang ON always.. Yung iba kasi akala nila kapag overdrive, parang turbo so pinapatay nila.. :D

**viper888** · June 30th, 2013 09:32 AM

only turn of overdrive when towing or carrying massive loads

It only actually works on the highway

**NLEX** · June 30th, 2013 01:20 PM

ok sir no need to off the OD thanks ,

**shadow** · June 30th, 2013 01:41 PM

Just think about it like your 5th gear...pag naka off hinde mag engage yun 5th gear...

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**Lin Dan** · June 22nd, 2018 12:39 PM

Guys,

I just read from an article "Car from Japan". It's about The Effective Ways To Use The Overdrive In Automatic Car.

In one paragraph it says and I quote:

"When you’re speeding up

It’s the textbook condition for using the overdrive in automatic car. When you drive at more than 60mph (50mph in case of older vehicles), the RPM increases and the engine starts taking more and more strain. Turning on the OD will work like magic to take the pressure away from the engine and bring down the RPM.

However, don’t use it when you are speeding at less than 50mph or during city driving because the speed tends to be inconsistent there. The OD prolongs the life of your car’s engine and drivetrain only if you apply it wisely."

50mph is around 80kph. So it says that driving below 80kph, OD should be switched off?

Please share your precious thoughts.

**oj88** · June 22nd, 2018 12:59 PM

Depending on the vehicle, turning OFF O/D in city driving can save fuel.

I have observed that if I use D3 (instead of D) in the city under moderate to heavy traffic, it keeps the lock-up clutch engaged even if I lift my foot off the gas pedal while the vehicle is coasting. This mechanism help saves fuel by cutting off fuel to the injectors while the vehicle's momentum keeps the engine running.

Leaving O/D ON will prevent this from happening, as the vehicle will shift to the higher gear. Fuel will still be fed to the engine to let it run at idle. You also end up stepping on the brake pedal more.

**Lin Dan** · June 22nd, 2018 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by oj88

Depending on the vehicle, turning OFF O/D in city driving can save fuel.

I have observed that if I use D3 (instead of D) in the city under moderate to heavy traffic, it keeps the lock-up clutch engaged even if I lift my foot off the gas pedal while the vehicle is coasting. This mechanism help saves fuel by cutting off fuel to the injectors while the vehicle's momentum keeps the engine running.

Leaving O/D ON will prevent this from happening, as the vehicle will shift to the higher gear. Fuel will still be fed to the engine to let it run at idle. You also end up stepping on the brake pedal more.

Thanks good buddy for the info.

Nasa Ford thread pala ako hehe. Repost ko na lang sa right thread.

**Walter** · June 23rd, 2018 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by oj88

it keeps the lock-up clutch engaged even if I lift my foot off the gas pedal while the vehicle is coasting. This mechanism help saves fuel by cutting off fuel to the injectors while the vehicle's momentum keeps the engine running.

Most modern vehicles will cut-off fuel when accelerator pedal is not pressed ... regardless of the transmission settings / status ... that is why coasting in neutral actual consume more fuel in modern vehicles ...

**blackmoon06** · June 23rd, 2018 05:22 PM

When shifting from D to 2 do i have to put off my OD? Thanks po mga bro/sis sa sasagot.

Originally Posted by Walter

Most modern vehicles will cut-off fuel when accelerator pedal is not pressed ... regardless of the transmission settings / status ... that is why coasting in neutral actual consume more fuel in modern vehicles ...