98 - Overdrive
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98 - Overdrive
I just bought a used 98 a few days ago. I noticed that the car was very sluggish coming off the stop, and then i realized the Overdrive was on. After turning it off the car runs much smoother (I know I'm and idiot...) but the light "O/D Off" stays on the dash - Is that normal? you would think they would have a light come on when the O/D is on, not when its off...thanx for any info.
-Freq
-Freq
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Re: 98 - Overdrive
Originally posted by Freqness
I just bought a used 98 a few days ago. I noticed that the car was very sluggish coming off the stop, and then i realized the Overdrive was on. After turning it off the car runs much smoother (I know I'm and idiot...) but the light "O/D Off" stays on the dash - Is that normal? you would think they would have a light come on when the O/D is on, not when its off...thanx for any info.
-Freq
I just bought a used 98 a few days ago. I noticed that the car was very sluggish coming off the stop, and then i realized the Overdrive was on. After turning it off the car runs much smoother (I know I'm and idiot...) but the light "O/D Off" stays on the dash - Is that normal? you would think they would have a light come on when the O/D is on, not when its off...thanx for any info.
-Freq
#5
I usually turn off the O/D when I'm cruising around town at 25-35 mph. The shift logic of the Max is biased toward fuel economy, so if you're using light throttle, it tries to stay in as high a gear as possible. It gets annoying when the tranny shifts repeatedly between 3rd and 4th, so that's why I turn it off. You definitely want to leave the O/D on while cruising on the highway, otherwise your fuel economy will suffer greatly. Also, since the revs are much lower in O/D, it's a lot quieter.
It makes sense that the light comes on when you turn the O/D off since it would be easy to forget that you had done it, but I wish that the light were green (informational) instead of yellow (warning).
It makes sense that the light comes on when you turn the O/D off since it would be easy to forget that you had done it, but I wish that the light were green (informational) instead of yellow (warning).
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Originally posted by Freqness
so should I keep it on or off? wat do mostof you guys do?
so should I keep it on or off? wat do mostof you guys do?
#10
Well, I don't know personally but I've heard the same. According to www.maximadriver.com it is better to turn O/D off when racing. They also suggest that you might want to put it on 2nd and shift up to Drive when you hit around 30mph. I'm not sure WHY, though. ANyone know why...please post.
#13
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
i dunno but when my o/d is off, my car will redline 1st gear when its gunned - but when its on, it will change at about 6000
i dunno but when my o/d is off, my car will redline 1st gear when its gunned - but when its on, it will change at about 6000
4grookie- the only way to change the shift points at wide open throttle is to manually shift from 1-2, 2-d, d to o/d. try www.howstuffworks.com for breakdowns on auto trannies
the best way to shift is for you to figure out which one works for you.
i try and start in 2, when i start in 1 i sometimes push it to far and end up in d so i get the redline shift from 2-d
as norm ben your right
#15
Originally posted by bags533
again your incorrect
4grookie- the only way to change the shift points at wide open throttle is to manually shift from 1-2, 2-d, d to o/d. try www.howstuffworks.com for breakdowns on auto trannies
the best way to shift is for you to figure out which one works for you.
i try and start in 2, when i start in 1 i sometimes push it to far and end up in d so i get the redline shift from 2-d
as norm ben your right
again your incorrect
4grookie- the only way to change the shift points at wide open throttle is to manually shift from 1-2, 2-d, d to o/d. try www.howstuffworks.com for breakdowns on auto trannies
the best way to shift is for you to figure out which one works for you.
i try and start in 2, when i start in 1 i sometimes push it to far and end up in d so i get the redline shift from 2-d
as norm ben your right
#16
If you're racing from a complete stop, I don't think having OD on/off make any difference. I have tested this at the track and noticed no difference at all. Your butt dyno might tell you one thing, however, if you really want to test out the theory, run at a track and see for yourself. I have tested it like I said, and there was no difference at all. If you're on the highway, then maybe turning OD off would make a difference. If you have OD off, when you hit the gas, it only have to downshift one gear to 2nd gear instead of downshifting two gears with OD on. That's on the highway only though. So on the street, from a complete stop, I don't think it make any difference. If you're racing from a roll, maybe it's better to have OD off. I'm not sure of that theory though.
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4GRookie, I think the only thing you sensed might be if you do not stop completely the trany will takeoff in 2nd insted of going down to 1st, that could maby explane what you sensed. But if you would have presed harder on the gas it would have downshifted to 1st.
Just my 2cent!
Just my 2cent!
#18
Originally posted by Neuhowse
the only way to change the shift points at wide open throttle is to manually shift from 1-2, 2-d, d to o/d.
Have you ever tried shifting this way? Does it improve results? At what points should you shift?
the only way to change the shift points at wide open throttle is to manually shift from 1-2, 2-d, d to o/d.
Have you ever tried shifting this way? Does it improve results? At what points should you shift?
Yes I drive like that when I race. I shift just past redline.
well your shift points depend on your car. you need a dyno first. But basicly once you see the needle pass 6500 rpm push it into the next gear.
becareful not to push to hard might end up in Neutral and that is a no no.
Marcgxe95-very good point
#19
I also change the gears manually on my auto. I have driven 5-speeds all my life and this is my first auto so I am used to downshifting around turns. I will turn the OD off and even drop down to 2nd around truns. I feel that the power is better once you get out of the turns. One thing that I do notice is on the highway when I try to gain speed and I keep the OD off my car doesnt pull after like 3500 RPM's but as soon I click the OD button so it can shift up the car pulls more before it gets to 4th gear. SOunds confusing I know.
#20
Originally posted by Neuhowse
the only way to change the shift points at wide open throttle is to manually shift from 1-2, 2-d, d to o/d.
Have you ever tried shifting this way? Does it improve results? At what points should you shift?
the only way to change the shift points at wide open throttle is to manually shift from 1-2, 2-d, d to o/d.
Have you ever tried shifting this way? Does it improve results? At what points should you shift?
I tired once manually shifting and once just leaving it in D. Both times with OD off. No difference in times.
4th gens will automatically shift once it gets past 6500 rpm when at WOT. Manually shifting yourself is just added hassle.
If you want to manually shift, go buy a 5 speed. Autos are not meant to be treated/driven like 5 speeds.
#21
Originally posted by clee130
If you want to manually shift, go buy a 5 speed. Autos are not meant to be treated/driven like 5 speeds.
If you want to manually shift, go buy a 5 speed. Autos are not meant to be treated/driven like 5 speeds.
#22
Originally posted by clee130
Tried that at the track. No difference in times whatsoever.
I tired once manually shifting and once just leaving it in D. Both times with OD off. No difference in times.
4th gens will automatically shift once it gets past 6500 rpm when at WOT. Manually shifting yourself is just added hassle.
If you want to manually shift, go buy a 5 speed. Autos are not meant to be treated/driven like 5 speeds.
Tried that at the track. No difference in times whatsoever.
I tired once manually shifting and once just leaving it in D. Both times with OD off. No difference in times.
4th gens will automatically shift once it gets past 6500 rpm when at WOT. Manually shifting yourself is just added hassle.
If you want to manually shift, go buy a 5 speed. Autos are not meant to be treated/driven like 5 speeds.
Neuhowse automatics rock.
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