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Old 07-23-2003, 02:28 PM
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i am just getting interested in car and i would like to know what overdrive is and does because the car i am getting has it thanks

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overdrive is when a gear in your transmission is set up so that the output rpm of the driveshaft is HIGHER than the input rpm from the engine/flywheel.

it's usually the tallest/last gear in your transmission.

it's mainly for saving gas when cruising on the highway.
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