i took about a 800 mile trip at about 70-80 mph the whole way....if i have the overdrive off the whole trip....will it mess up nething on my car...and wut could it mess up?
2007-03-17 13:06:42 · 5 answers · asked by shawnluvsmoniq 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
ya dun used a lotta gas ya didnt haf ta
2007-03-21 12:47:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving with the overdrive off wastes fuel because the engine turns a faster RPM. As was stated, this is why overdrives were created.
Not only are you wasting gas, your putting more stress on the engine, transmission and drive system. You are running the transmission very hot from friction, especially at those speeds, which causes the ATF fluid to break down faster, decreasing lubrication and causing wear.
Leave the overdrive on.
2007-03-20 00:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a mechanic and I am telling U that it will eventually mess up your transmission. It may not happen right away but it will happen. Also, your gas mileage will suffer a lot. That's what overdrive was designed for.
If U try to defeat the purpose then U will suffer in the long run.
Pay me now or pay me later.!
2007-03-17 20:18:52 · answer #3 · answered by having fun 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your engine will wear out slightly faster and you will use more fuel with the overdrive off. That's about it.
2007-03-17 21:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't mess up anything, you'll just put more wear on it and use up a lot more gas than you would have used if the over drive was on.
2007-03-17 20:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋