my BF & I are arguing about whether or not you can pop your vehicle from D into OD while, say hiway driving?? Or do you have to be at a stop first? Please let us know- cause I know I'm right, but I need proof... ;) Thanks!
2006-06-07 09:14:56 · 15 answers · asked by Ponokahontas 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
HA! I KNEW IT! Thanks! I'm gonna go brag now.
2006-06-07 09:22:03 · update #1
yes. Ideally you dont put the veh. in OD until it reaches speeds over 50 mph. and you would be driving a longer distance ie the hiway. Drive would be used for the city and such, sudden changes in speeds, stopping and going. and Under 5o mph
2006-06-07 09:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by ulikerocco2 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
D is drive OD is just over drive higher gear means engine turns at lower RPM giving you better gas milage. Does no harm to car to switch back and forth. You Win!
2006-06-07 09:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should always drive in OD to save fuel. When you are towing or driving in the hills use D or 1..2..3. And yes its ok to shift between them while driving. Check your owners manual if you are in doubt.
2006-06-07 09:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can shift gears @ anytime from D to OD or from Low 1 up thru the gears into OD.It don`t matter.
2006-06-07 15:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can it no big deal it is just going from drive to over drive like your 5 gear and OD saves you gas it is like shifting in a manual car
2006-06-07 09:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by jerseyboxing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to go to OD on the freeway and back... but then that car no longer lives. so the awnser is yes but might not be a good idea... try posting the car you have it might help for better awnsers
2006-06-07 09:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by opilonies 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You DO NOT have to be stopped to go from D to OD
2006-06-07 09:17:07 · answer #7 · answered by harleyryder42 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you do not have to be stopped to go from D to OD.
2006-06-07 09:18:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sander 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you can do it while driving. Probably not real good for the transmission, but I have accidental hit the shifter and switched it, you can feel it happen.
2006-06-07 09:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can but it's better in an automatic to switch gears while stopped. I don't know how to prove it. I just know it's better for the transmission.
2006-06-07 09:17:41 · answer #10 · answered by eehco 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋