2007-06-07 17:37:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
Low gear like when going down steep hills that way you dont overheat your brakes causing brake failure.
2007-06-07 17:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by henrysol 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low gear range. You would use this position if you wanted the car to downshift to hold you back on a downhill grade. You could also use it if you were pulling a load and wanted the gear to stay in a lower gear until you built up speed. good luck.
2007-06-07 17:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low gear. Its used for pulling to start off, up steep hills, engine braking...just like 2nd or 3rd gear on manual trans.
2007-06-07 17:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by pappy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"L" is for Low gear. It's the FIRST of three or four gears. Earlier year Oldsmobiles had L,S, and D. Low, Super, and Drive.
2007-06-07 17:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
L=LOSER. you drive in this gear if you are one. just kidding. it means low gear. you should never have to use it on a car. on a tractor you may use it for driving slow or if you need more power basically it is a low gear ratio. hope this helps good luck
2007-06-07 17:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by doug h 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a lower gear ratio it llowes the car to not spin its tires so it can get more traction. You usualy use it in a car if you are in snow or mud and cant get started because you are spinning your tires. Even if you hit the gas hard they will not spin as much as when they are in "D"
2007-06-07 17:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oddly sufficient, they stood for Low & sluggish. My grandpa instructed me that & if he's incorrect, then i'm sorry. previous autos weren't meant to bypass as rapid as autos to right this moment. It exchange into additionally sturdy to apply those gears on hills & steep streets.
2016-12-18 17:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOW
2007-06-07 17:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by Tuck 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋