What is are Low and Overdrive used for on a 1999 Ford Escort?
I recently bought a 1999 Ford Escort with 130k miles on it for $1200 as my first car. I noticed it has a D with a box around it, which I believe to be Overdrive. What exactly is that used for? When should I stick it in Overdrive? Over 45? All the time?... Read More
On a 98 4 wheel drive durango should the overdrive be on or off when driving on flat road surfaces?
I have a 4 wheel drive Durango that has overdrive on it. Should I be driving with the o/d on or off? and when is overdrive used? Posted by ladygentleheart1025 Read More Ø
Is towing a 6×10 enclosed trailer with a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE going to grenade the transmission?
My father wants to use his 1996 Bonneville SE with a 3.8, automatic, to tow a 6×10 enclosed trailer cross country with a light to moderate load in the trailer. Assuming he keeps it in drive and no overdrive, what are your experiences, and any mechanics,... Read More
Why does my 99 hyundai overheat, then my resevoir starts to bubble Why? Check engine light is not on?
I have changed my thermostat and radiator. Usually starts overheating when I’m driving in town at Stop signs. Sometimes it overheats when its not moving. When my overdrive is off and I’m driving long distance it overheats. I just don’t... Read More
what the heck is wrong with my mitsubishi mirage?
it’s a 91 model 4-doors. heres the thing. when i plug in the connection on the tranny for my overdrive, it dies when i put it in drive. but when i dissconnect the plug it will go in drive, reverse, but it will die when i shift it into 1st. ... Read More
How do you take off a stock automatic shifter on a 2000 Hyundai Accent Gl?
Want to change my stock shift to a new carbon fiber one I purchase and so far I only got the overdrive button loose. Posted by Chris Read More Ø
How do I put my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe into overdrive?
I am going to be driving from Florida to Pennsylvania. I heard that putting your car into overdrive saves gas. I can’t figure out how to shift it into overdrive. I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. Any help would be appreciated, Posted by dougphalanges Read More Ø
I have a 97 hyundai accent gt, is it bad to leave the overdrive on all the time?
Just trying to figure out what the overdrive exactly does, and when to use it? Or if I should just leave it on? Posted by aquagem172 Read More Ø
amp build plz help?
can I build a practice guitar amp doesn’t have to have gain or overdrive with car speakers and the radio from a car(opel kadet) if so how do I build it Posted by duffman Read More Ø
What happens if you put brake fluid into an automatic transmission?
Ok…. automatic transmission is having trouble shifting into overdrive. Someone suggested putting brake fluid into the transmission… What will happen? Posted by Chris L Read More Ø