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dave283
post Dec 13 2007, 02:16 AM
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I have a 89 corolla 2.0 liter and it burns alot of fuel. Can anyone tell me If I should not be driving with the overdrive on in the city. And If not, is that the reason for the bad gas milage. Please advise Thx.
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post Dec 13 2007, 03:16 AM
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post Dec 14 2007, 09:04 PM
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You should leave overdrive on all the time unless you're hauling large loads (which I wouldn't advise with a corolla). Overdrive is a gear ratio that is almost 1:1 and causes the engine to run at extra low speeds, when the overdrive is disabled (on 4 speed automatics) the transmission will only use the first 3 speeds, which will result higher engine speed, and more gas consumption. Even if it is the city, I'm pretty sure the corolla's overdrive kicks in at or around 35mph
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post Dec 18 2007, 02:50 PM
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I can hear the engine rpms running as though it was in 3rd gear when the overdrive is off. That does,nt sound comfortable. Anyway thx for the advice.
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