[Shotimes] ATX OD

[Paul Nimz]

Yes but isn't it a good idea to keep the rpms up for oiling reasons?
Personally I love using the OD button, in town on the highway...  I've damn
near wore it out on my '97.  Get a FordChip to relive yourself of the TC
lock/unlock doldrums.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR SHO
'93 EG mtx SHO


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Kegel" <d.kegel@attbi.com>
To: "Midwest SHO Specialists SHOtimes" <MidwestSHOspecialists@hotmail.com>;
<ribble@mindspring.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] ATX OD


> I disagree.  The torque converter will lock and unlock whether you've got
it
> in 4th gear (overdrive) or 3rd (drive), so it does not do any good to keep
> it in third. You're just wasting gas.
>
> Dave Kegel
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Midwest SHO Specialists SHOtimes"
<MidwestSHOspecialists@hotmail.com>
> To: <ribble@mindspring.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: January 10, 2003 3:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] ATX OD
>
>
> > It is indeed better for the transmission to keep it out of overdrive
under
> > stop and go situations.  In city driving, the tc has to lock and un-lock
a
> > fair amount and at those speeds (typically around 40mph) there is little
> > benefit from the OD gear anyhow.  So it saves wear and tear.
> >
> > Mike Kopstain
> > Midwest SHO Specialists
> > 827 North Chestnut Avenue
> > Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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