Should I keep the over drive off

Asked by valj314 Feb 26, 2015 at 02:18 PM about the 1999 Hyundai Elantra GL Sedan FWD

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Yes, unless you're on the highway cruising. If you leave your car in over-drive in city traffic, the engine may lug and you'll put extra strain on the motor.

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That's exactly what I do, what Markw said in my Corolla. It goes in to O/D at 35mph and runs at barely 1200rpm. But at highway speeds, yes absolutely turn it on

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