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What is overdrive on an automatic 2 wheel drive 1988 ford ranger supposed to be used for fuel efficency or pushing transmission into a lower gear?
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overdrive allows the engine to run at lower RPM's , which increases the fuel economy and also the transmission runs cooler
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