Subject	O/D is the 4th gear in a typical automatic and allows the
Posted by	Fly'n Z on May 18, 2003 at 10:24 PM
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In Reply To	can someone explain O/D on an automatic?? >> posted by stockplayerz (maverick-NYC) on May 18, 2003 at 10:21 PM
Message	car basically to freewheel. The purpose in being able to turn it on and off as far as I can see is so that the car doesn't always immediately upshift to O/D and so that if you're cruising around in town you aren't always on the brakes.
Follow Ups	can someone explain O/D on an automatic?? >> - stockplayerz (maverick-NYC) 22:21:24 05/18/03 O/D is the 4th gear in a typical automatic and allows the - Fly'n Z 22:24:10 05/18/03 OverDrive.... Uh. well when your pulling something you turn - evanNms 22:24:40 05/18/03 You want O/D OFF when pulling something. (n/m) - Bernowt (So. Fla) 22:36:28 05/18/03 NO! You turn it OFF when you are pulling loads. (n/m) - MugenRacer 14:22:42 05/19/03 Actually, it should turn itself off under load. (n/m) - MugenRacer 14:24:07 05/19/03 I'll explain it... long post... - ZcraZy 23:00:07 05/18/03 About the SUV - ZcraZy 23:07:38 05/18/03 ummm 4 1/2 gear?.... - Altersys 23:09:58 05/18/03 I believe it's the torque converter locking up - socos 23:19:29 05/18/03 Is the lockup - ZcraZy 23:35:19 05/18/03 That finally explains why my car seems to always shift into - yummy18268 23:18:07 05/18/03 I don't agree with the "over 4th gear" thing. - Marshall 23:25:40 05/18/03 I'm trying just to explain... - ZcraZy 23:36:58 05/18/03 you're right, it's the converter lockup... - Wicked1 23:40:02 05/18/03 it means "Oh/Damn, I shoulda bought a 5 speed" :-) (n/m) - Guapo 23:42:22 05/18/03 Guapo... i think i love you (n/m) - MrSex-Z 03:00:08 05/19/03 keep it on it saves gas (n/m) - turbo1 00:56:08 05/19/03
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