Question about overdrive...
02-23-2003, 04:06 PM
#1
Question about overdrive...
A lot of you guys say that driving in speeds of excess of 40MPH turning overdrive on is ideal. Granted this allows an automatic transmission to go into 4th gear. But my question is going say 65MPH the car runs at around 3000RPMS is this normal? Having overdrive off puts the car in 1500RPMS? What's ideal for best fuel mileage, what's good for the transmission/engine?
02-23-2003, 05:10 PM
#5
Some information of how many people recommend it on this thread, so if what you say is correct then when should I turn off overdrive?
HERES THE THREAD:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ight=overdrive
HERES THE THREAD:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ight=overdrive
02-23-2003, 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by HarrisH
Some information of how many people recommend it on this thread, so if what you say is correct then when should I turn off overdrive?
HERES THE THREAD:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ight=overdrive
Some information of how many people recommend it on this thread, so if what you say is correct then when should I turn off overdrive?
HERES THE THREAD:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ight=overdrive
You should turn overdrive off in stop and go traffic. This prevents the transmission from constantly switching back and forth between gears trying to "find" a good gear to go into.
02-23-2003, 05:17 PM
#7
Ok so then the opposite of what people have been saying is ture? 
Turn OD OFF in stop and go traffic (90% of the time I'm in stop and go traffic 
) lol, so on the highway speeds in excess of 45MPH turn OD ON? Thanks, I'm just trying acheive maximum MPG because gas is ridiculous here in NJ.
Turn OD OFF in stop and go traffic (90% of the time I'm in stop and go traffic ) lol, so on the highway speeds in excess of 45MPH turn OD ON? Thanks, I'm just trying acheive maximum MPG because gas is ridiculous here in NJ.
02-23-2003, 06:00 PM
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Originally posted by HarrisH
Ok so then the opposite of what people have been saying is ture? Turn OD OFF in stop and go traffic (90% of the time I'm in stop and go traffic ) lol, so on the highway speeds in excess of 45MPH turn OD ON? Thanks, I'm just trying acheive maximum MPG because gas is ridiculous here in NJ.
Ok so then the opposite of what people have been saying is ture?
Turn OD OFF in stop and go traffic (90% of the time I'm in stop and go traffic ) lol, so on the highway speeds in excess of 45MPH turn OD ON? Thanks, I'm just trying acheive maximum MPG because gas is ridiculous here in NJ.
02-23-2003, 06:08 PM
#9
Originally posted by ivelweyz
You're not going to notice any difference any way. I've been driving with OD on for 1st 6 months of owning my MAX. Past 4 months I've only been turning OD on when 40mph and above. The MPG are identical...
You're not going to notice any difference any way. I've been driving with OD on for 1st 6 months of owning my MAX. Past 4 months I've only been turning OD on when 40mph and above. The MPG are identical...
02-23-2003, 06:44 PM
#11
this O/D thing gets confusing because then OD is OFF the light is ON, and OD ON is light OFF... gets confusing..
O/D OFF (OD light on) or "3" instead of "D" is good to use until the 40-45mph range as someone said to keep the gear "searching" from killing your tranny in the long run. After 45mph turn O/D to ON (light is off). At speeds above that you pretty much use O/D OFF like you would downshift, to take a quick dash into another lane, or if you're racing from a roll
I guess either way it's explained, it's always confusing. If you're an economic driver then the gas mileage won't differ much if at all. Gas mileage sucks when you feel the pull of the gears at high RPMs and so you punch it more (to hear the good ol' intake as well).
O/D OFF (OD light on) or "3" instead of "D" is good to use until the 40-45mph range as someone said to keep the gear "searching" from killing your tranny in the long run. After 45mph turn O/D to ON (light is off). At speeds above that you pretty much use O/D OFF like you would downshift, to take a quick dash into another lane, or if you're racing from a roll
I guess either way it's explained, it's always confusing. If you're an economic driver then the gas mileage won't differ much if at all. Gas mileage sucks when you feel the pull of the gears at high RPMs and so you punch it more (to hear the good ol' intake as well).
02-23-2003, 06:57 PM
#13
Originally posted by Jshock1
U think gas in jersey is bad, check out the prices lately here in NYC!!
U think gas in jersey is bad, check out the prices lately here in NYC!!
02-24-2003, 12:57 AM
#18
Cheap Gas
Originally posted by 96_vqmax
I paid $1.77 for Shell 93 octane and i think it is a lot.
I paid $1.77 for Shell 93 octane and i think it is a lot.
Corner of Queens Blvd. and Hillside Avenue (Queens, NYC).
02-24-2003, 04:44 AM
#19
Originally posted by CaLSoNiC
What is overdrive? Someone explain. I have a 5-speed, but my Durango has O/D... never noticed a difference when it on or off.
What is overdrive? Someone explain. I have a 5-speed, but my Durango has O/D... never noticed a difference when it on or off.
An overdrive gear is any gear with a ratio of less than 1:1
02-24-2003, 11:53 AM
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Re: Cheap Gas
Originally posted by packetattack
That's cheap compared $1.93 I paid tonight at EXXON. The Mobil across the street had the same price as well.
Corner of Queens Blvd. and Hillside Avenue (Queens, NYC).
That's cheap compared $1.93 I paid tonight at EXXON. The Mobil across the street had the same price as well.
Corner of Queens Blvd. and Hillside Avenue (Queens, NYC).
02-24-2003, 12:10 PM
#21
Re: Cheap Gas
Originally posted by packetattack
That's cheap compared $1.93 I paid tonight at EXXON. The Mobil across the street had the same price as well.
Corner of Queens Blvd. and Hillside Avenue (Queens, NYC).
That's cheap compared $1.93 I paid tonight at EXXON. The Mobil across the street had the same price as well.
Corner of Queens Blvd. and Hillside Avenue (Queens, NYC).
02-24-2003, 12:13 PM
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I get on average about 22-23 mpg with OD on all the time. but yeah good point about saving the transmission a few steps so i will keep it off in stop and go traffic..
Oh and about the gas prices, you all have it easy.. anyone got any higher price than my area?
Darien, CT gas station....
drum roll please.....
for 93 octane.....
$2.18
Oh and about the gas prices, you all have it easy.. anyone got any higher price than my area?
Darien, CT gas station....
drum roll please.....
for 93 octane.....
$2.18
02-25-2003, 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by Jshock1
U think gas in jersey is bad, check out the prices lately here in NYC!!
U think gas in jersey is bad, check out the prices lately here in NYC!!
Oh yeah and I forgot, this is for 84 octane so for 91, it's
$2.30/ gallon.
02-26-2003, 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by happyricefob
i'm cheap... i pay $1.77 for 87 unleaded!!! bay area gas is too expensive
i'm cheap... i pay $1.77 for 87 unleaded!!! bay area gas is too expensive
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