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Jun 7, 2003 | 12:19 AM

kmad61

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Overdrive

What is the advantage of turning your overdrive off??

99 Lightning
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Cold air

Jun 7, 2003 | 12:23 AM

SpankDog

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your exhaust gets louder

Jun 7, 2003 | 12:24 AM

retics4me

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You get to visit your favorite gas station more often .

Jun 7, 2003 | 12:27 AM

cyntaxx

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Originally posted by SpankDog
your exhaust gets louder

I hear you get the same result with your little lever thingy on your steering wheel in "2"

Jun 7, 2003 | 09:51 AM

LIGHTNINROD

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From: Warner Robins, Ga, CSA

I turn my o/d off when driving under 40 mph. I have 'cold' plugs and they misfire(mildly) at low rpms plus, I like the reponsivness of third gear around town.

Btw, I still get 14+ mpg

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Jun 7, 2003 | 10:14 AM

charged99

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Originally posted by retics4me
You get to visit your favorite gas station more often .

Isnt that the truth, but you do get to hear the engine downshifting

Jun 7, 2003 | 10:39 AM

easterisland

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If I'm putting around town I also turn OD off. If not I'll be in 4th gear at 40 mph and every time I step on the gas it takes longer to accelerate. I also have gutted cats and the truck accelerates better with OD off.

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