Overdrive

Jerry2308 SG

can anyone tell me what is overdrive in an auto car?my dad’s car overdrive is automatically on when i start the engine.

BrUtUs SG

tink this was asked b4 n the answer was like a fifth gear or something.

jiayong SG

The overdrive upshifts to a higher gear for u when the coresponding rpm is reached.

Thus if u press the button to turn O/D off. Then you will be able to drag your gear more and it allows you to reach the max torque of the car thus giving more power.

Pple sometimes use it(OD off) when overtaking cars but of course its not at fuel economy as compared to with OD on.

BrUtUs SG

so which one save fuel more?

eutjin SG

simply put ..... turning on OD is enabling the final gear for your car's auto transmission

turn it off and your auto transmission will not use the final gear

you will understand the concept if you understand a manual transmission car. why higher fuel consumption? try using only up to 4th gear for a manual transmission car (even on the highway) and you will understand ... Wink

or, if you have the luxury of a 6th gear, use only the 1st 5 gears ....

eutjin SG

with OD, you'll save more fuel. but, it depends on the driving habits of the driver and it will only come into use if you travel at speeds where the final gear will come into use

Jerry2308 SG

thanks guys!! Very Happy

Really appreciate ur help!!

Qoo-Grape SG

overdrive ?

haha ! juz treat it as NOS !!!

try this.. go on expressway...
1. with o/d on.. floor ur accl till 100 kph..
2. press "nos" lolz..
3. see the effect... hee..
4. stop car... cos TP behind u...lolz

ok la.. overdrive means using the last gear of ur auto car.
off it means u wont use the last gear..

Car84 SG

quick qn.....which type of car has the "overdrive" installed in them??
never seen one b4.....and any chance of installing it on my car?? Mr. Green

eutjin SG

it comes with your automatic gearbox ..... if it's there, it's there