When to use overdrive on an ES

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05-16-11, 08:03 PM

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mmlex1987

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Originally Posted by BDSL

Probably just change the transmission fluid earlier.
Or divorce....whichever is cheaper.

That response is awesome!

As for the original question, I recommend leaving in OD all the time unless conditions change as previous posters stated.

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05-16-11, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by freakyplanet12

ehhh...
Over drive is just 4th gear... keeping it off makes it stay in 3rd gear...

-fp12

This

Lots of misinformation and unnecessary info in this thread.

If OD is off you stay in 3rd gear, that's it. You press it, and it shifts to 4th and then to the actual overdrive, which is about 500 rpms extra after 4th gear for fuel efficiency.

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05-16-11, 11:22 PM

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I keep mine on all the time, but just for "hands-on experience" I'll turn it off and see the results for myself.

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