Over Drive Button?

[mummybunny1980]

Hi,

Can someone please explain (in simple terms) what the OD button is for? If it should always be on? and if it is better or worse to have this on for fuel consumption?

Its giving me a head ache trying to come to a conclusion on this!!

Hope some one can help!

Thanks in advance.

Lucy X

[dnicoll]

Hi,

Can someone please explain (in simple terms) what the OD button is for? If it should always be on? and if it is better or worse to have this on for fuel consumption?

Its giving me a head ache trying to come to a conclusion on this!!

Hope some one can help!

Thanks in advance.

Lucy X

Hi Lucy

In normal use you would keep the OD on. The "O/D Off" button disables your transmission's highest gear.

Usually you'd want to do this when you notice the transmission shifting too often between O/D and the next lower gear. That can happen in very hilly areas, or when the car is heavily loaded (The same types of situations where you would never use 5th gear on a manual transmission.) Proper use of it will extend the transmission's lifespan and avoid excessive wear.

[sjray]

Hi,

Can someone please explain (in simple terms) what the OD button is for? If it should always be on? and if it is better or worse to have this on for fuel consumption?

Its giving me a head ache trying to come to a conclusion on this!!

Hope some one can help!

Thanks in advance.

Lucy X

Hi Lucy,

I normally drive with OD on unless I'm fully loaded with passengers. Even then, when I'm cruising on a motorway I will switch it on.

If you turn OD on and off, you should notice the RPM change. When it's off the RPM is higher and using more fuel. That's my main reason for for keeping it on.

Steve

[mummybunny1980]

Thanks both of you

At last i have the answers no more confussion for me except what does RPM mean? Only joking

Thanks again