Re: 05 Matrix - no overdrive OK?

"catmandude" <churchillfields@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> I'm new here. Just got a used 05 Matrix XR w. 4 spd. auto transmission.
> It says in the manual to always use overdrive to boost gas mileage and
> reduce noise. I mostly drive in urban settings, and it seems driving
> w/out the overdrive offers a little more responsive. Am I right, or
> deluding myself? Will this harm the engine or transmission. Any idea on
> the hit it will cause on fuel efficiency?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Ted
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Driving with the overdrive disabled will improve responsiveness at the
expense of fuel efficiency, especially when driving at steady speeds at 30
MPH or higher. The engine will operate at higher RPM with the OD off so you
will get more wear and tear and lower fuel economy. The effect on fuel
economy really varies with your driving conditions and driving style. The
most accurate way to tell is for you to do your normal routine for a couple
of tanks with the OD off and then a couple more with the OD on and compare.

BTW, I would not routinely downshift from 4th to 3rd to provide engine
braking as that will quickly wear down the friction surfaces in the
transmission. It is a lot less expensive to replace brake pads than tear
down a transmission to replace friction surfaces.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Ray O wrote:[color=blue]
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> BTW, I would not routinely downshift from 4th to 3rd to provide engine
> braking as that will quickly wear down the friction surfaces in the
> transmission. It is a lot less expensive to replace brake pads than tear
> down a transmission to replace friction surfaces.[/color]

Interesting point of view. I always get annoyed with people who ride
their brakes

> I always get annoyed with people who ride their brakes

Maybe that's because you follow too closely, which wouldn't surprise me
at all considering how annoying you are otherwise.

Mark wrote:[color=blue][color=green]
> > I always get annoyed with people who ride their brakes[/color]
>
> Maybe that's because you follow too closely, which wouldn't surprise me
> at all considering how annoying you are otherwise.[/color]

nah... its usually dickheads like you in their overpriced cars who ride
up my ass all the time. Look, its obvious your life sucks... so why
are you in such a hurry? it won't get any better, you racist asshole.
Oh, did you hear about your nazi buddies getting arrested in Orlando?
Any of your family get nabbed again this time?

LOL, thanks for proving my assertion.

Mark wrote:[color=blue]
> LOL, thanks for proving my assertion.[/color]

Do you know how to quote messages, dickhead?

> Do you know how to quote messages

Sorry, I am loathe to perpetuate garbage, therefore little of what you
say is quotable

Gary L. Burnore wrote:[color=blue]
> On 26 Feb 2006 08:01:20 -0800, "Mark" <bogusmailmark@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> >LOL, thanks for proving my assertion.[/color]
>
> What assertion, dipshit?[/color]

Yeah dickhead, what assertion?