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Tim™
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1/30/2002
14:20:09

Subject: O/D on Dakota
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I searched the archives on Overdrive but I'm still clueless. When should I only turn off the O/D? Or better yet, what is the O/D really for? So far, I have the O/D on when I'm on the highway and in traffic.

I read somewhere in the owner manual that it is wise to turn the O/D off when going uphill at an elevation of 2000 feet or more. I mention this because when I was driving my new truck home from the dealer in LA, I had to drive over the mountain (4000 feet elevation) and noticed the truck was barely going.

Thanks in advance.

Tim



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1/30/2002
14:34:33

RE: O/D on Dakota
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Turn off the overdrive when going up hill, or towing a trailer.
Overdrive allows the engine rpms to be lower while you are cruising. It helps on gas mileage.

~JOE~

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1/30/2002
14:51:33

RE: O/D on Dakota
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leave it off if your in the city too, I'm talking like 35 mph stoplight every mile, someone slowing down in front of you every 1/4 mile to turn.
If you keep the tranny from kicking in and out of overdrive you'll make it last longer



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1/30/2002
17:27:44

RE: O/D on Dakota
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I have found that on my 2001 3.9L CC, that it helps me to shut off the O/D when I am getting on the interstate. It helps me accelerate faster by not letting the transmission shift. By having the O/D off I get further into the power band of the engine with the higher RPMs. Just my two cents.

Bill
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1/30/2002
19:02:48

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I do what Bill does...also do it when I'm in a race in my R/T. :)



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