[Super Cobra]

I just bought a 2000 v6 mustang. It has overdrive, but im not sure if i should keep it on or off. Does anyone Know the pros and cons?

[v6stang3215]

I generally left mine off when I was driving around town, but if you are going to be reaching higher speeds turn it back on. Mine would shift in and out of o/d while i was just driving around at 40mph on the street so I just got in the habit of turning it off.

[jim293]

Welcome to the site.

[SammyBoy25]

your o/d is your highway gear in your case the 4th gear in your transmission, im not sure when it kicks in because i drive a manual, but i say leave it on unless u are towing something you will get better gas mileage that way.

[proteusthelder]

I've been told to keep the OD on unless you are in hilly terrain or going to pass someone. You will get better mpg but poor throttle response with it on.

[SammyBoy25]

well yea because the o/d is geared higher then 3rd gear so if you are in o/d you get better mpg, if you stay in 3rd your rpms will be higher so you accelerate better, just leave it on, if you need to get up a hill or you are going to tow something then turn it off

[nigel]

Welcome to the site and just leave it on.

[05horse]

welcome to the forums!

in town i usually leave mine of ( in my ram )

once u get to semi country or back roads (45+) kick it on

[Super Cobra]

thanks everybody.

[burtonboarder14]

quick question about overdrive. when you are racing from a stop should you turn it off? or just turn it off after you get going? or just leave it on all the time for normal driving and racing?