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When do you use overdrive in sedans?

Updated: 11/22/2022
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Its the same theory as in a standard trany. A 4 speed standard trany makes the motor rev at a certain RPM when the motor is not under great load. If you add a 5th gear to drop the rpms of the engine by 30-40 percent at a lower rpm the car will achieve a much better fuel efficiency.

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