The overdrive does little to nothing at speeds under 40. It should not be
used for towing or heavy loads, in mountains or icy conditions. If you do
not leave it on at high speeds you will limit your top speed considerably if
you have the 3.92 ratio rear end. On my 99 R/T the truck redlines at about
95 with the od off and with it on it will run all the way to the 115 mph
governor easily. It should have no effect on acceleration at speeds below
80.
Jim in Waco.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave" <ded74@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 1:21 PM
Subject: DML: O/D on or off?
>
> I know I need to sit down and check out the owner's manual, but I'm at
work,
> and it's out in my truck, so I'll ask you guys :) This is the first
> automatic I've ever owned (took a 360 to get me to buy an automatic lol),
so
> I'm new to the whole overdrive on and off thing. I've played with it some
> over the weekend, and I get that it's for highway driving, cause when I
turn
> it off I can feel the change in the shifting, it'll light 'em up in a
> heartbeat with the o/d off :) I'm just wondering if there are any things
I
> should be careful about, like not using it too much, or is it ok to switch
> back and forth regularly? I'm also guessing that having it off is gonna
> kill what little gas mileage I get, right? Thanks.
>
> --
> Dave
> Bensalem, PA
> '02 R/T RC Flame Red
>
> --
> Dave
> Bensalem, PA
> '02 R/T RC Flame Red
>
>
>
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