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most of the time it saves gas but you should use low gear when towing or going down a steep hill

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Q: When should you use overdrive on your automatic?
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When do you use overdrive in an automatic car?

If an automatic car is in off overdrive does it save fuel


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Not if you have an automatic transmission.


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Should you use overdrive in the city?

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