Is it bad to drive with overdrive off?

Have you ever looked at your gear shifter and wondered, ‘When is the right time to use overdrive?’

The word itself – “overdrive” – might conjure up some false assumptions, ones that we should immediately put to rest.

Overdrive isn’t a hyperspace button. It isn’t a NOS injection.

Should overdrive be on or off on the highway

It isn’t even an electronic engine mode to increase performance.

Overdrive has nothing to do with the engine. It’s a transmission-based concept. Contrary to what some might say, it leads to decreased power to the wheels in exchange for better fuel economy, environmental friendliness, and less engine noise.

In this article, I’ll go through what overdrive is and why cars are fitted with it.

With that in mind, we’ll then discuss why overdrive is best used on long, open roads and at high speeds.

I hope your questions are answered here. If not, please leave a comment down below.

Overdrive Car

The concept of overdrive – O/D – in a newer car is different from what it meant in vehicles from days gone by.

It refers to any gear with a ratio of les