when do u drive with the over drive on

Asked by sonya481 Nov 24, 2012 at 11:19 AM about the 2000 Ford Contour

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I have a 2000 ford contour 6 cylinder i have driven with the over drive on for 2 years and just learned it was suppose to be off i\unless i was climbing hills is this correct.

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DavidH25 answered 12 years ago

No no. The O/D should be on, unless you are going up /down steep grades. Whoever told you that has it backwards.

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bluecheer answered 12 years ago

David is correct, the only time I turn mine off is for extra engine braking when coming to a stop from speed.

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