the transmission is in overdrive I don't have overdrive in my car but look at your gearshift because the small button on it should be how you disengage the system
Yes, under most conditions you can use overdrive. If you are pulling a heavy trailer, or the vehicle is heavily loaded, I would recommend you don't. If at anytime you a driving loaded and the transmission starts changing gears constantly, you should disengage the overdrive.
When your transmission starts down shifting a lot. Or in other words keeps jumping out of overdrive often. Remember all your transmission wear happens only when it changes gears.
To engage the overdrive on a 1996 Ford Ranger, ensure the vehicle is in drive (D) mode. Look for the overdrive (OD) button on the gear shifter; pressing it will activate overdrive for fuel efficiency at higher speeds. The overdrive indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate when it's engaged. To disengage, simply press the button again, and the light will turn off.
The button does not switch from Overdrive to Automatic. The button just turns the overdrive off. Overdrive is not a separate drive system as your question implies. Normally you leave the car in overdrive mode. That way the transmission shifts into overdrive at highway speeds, thus saving fuel. If you are saying the transmission is stuck in overdrive and it will not disengage then seek out a A/T professional.
is this a manual box with the button on the top of the stick to get 5 st overdrive gear drive in forth up to 40 mph then press the button overdrive light green light now on press to come out of overdrive or change down a gear to third.
The overdrive function in a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac can disengage on its own due to various factors, including a malfunctioning transmission control module, issues with the throttle position sensor, or low transmission fluid levels. Additionally, if the vehicle detects that it is under heavy load or experiencing overheating, it may automatically disengage overdrive to protect the transmission. Faulty wiring or connections in the transmission system can also lead to unintended disengagement. Regular maintenance and diagnostics can help identify and resolve these issues.
If you are city driving, and stopping at many lights. The tranny might be shifting into overdrive constantly for just a few seconds before you have to stop again, which would cause excessive wear on an expensive transmission. Personally, in this situation I would disengage the overdrive.
In a 1995 Nissan Maxima QX, the overdrive switch is typically located on the gear shift lever or on the dashboard, depending on the specific model. It may be a button or a toggle switch that allows you to engage or disengage overdrive. If you're having trouble finding it, refer to the owner's manual for detailed information.
You can leave it engaged all the time if you wish - it will shift into, and out of, overdrive mode when necessary. HOWEVER, if you do a LOT of driving in the 35 - 45 MPH speed range - to prevent the overdrive from "hunting" back and forth, you can disengage it in that kind of traffic.
This is a built in feature to protect you from burning up the transmission. The computer will automatically disengage overdrive when the transmission fluid temperature sensor gets critically high, for instance, when you are trying to tow in overdrive particularly at high speed. This happened to me in fact hauling a boat several hundred miles on an interstate. I thought the truck should be more than capable of towing it in overdrive but I was later corrected by my dealership. As a rule, if you have something attached to the hitch, turn off overdrive.
In the 2001 Mitsubishi Montero XLS, the overdrive on and off button is typically located on the gear shift lever itself. It's usually marked with "O/D" or "Overdrive." Pressing this button allows you to engage or disengage the overdrive feature, which helps improve fuel efficiency at higher speeds. If you're having difficulty locating it, refer to the vehicle's owner manual for more specific guidance.