Drive/overdrive

[97LexBow]

Does it matter whether you use Drive or overdrive on daily driving. Whats the purpose of each..Which one am I supposed to use. Im a new car driver sorry.. Also do you guys drive with Trac OFF or ON?

[bartkat]

Overdrive gives a slightly lower (numerical) final drive ratio. It's like having an extra gear so the engine runs at lower RPM than it does in D and should give better mileage. Driving around surface streets is ok to drive in D for a little extra punch when you need it. You'll do better on the highway in overdrive.

There are varying opinions, but I always drive with trac on. Some of the super twisty road drivers might turn the trac off so it won't kick in when they break a wheel loose on the road. Normal driving ought to be trac on. IMHO.

[steviej]

don't get confused, when we say drive with TRAC on, that means the TRAC light is off and the TRAC system is engaged.

If you see the TRAC or TRAC OFF light on your dash, the Traction Control system is not engaged.

Always use the Overdrive position unless you are towing something (highly discouraged with most ES') or you are in a situation where there is a constant load on the engine.

the best way for you to understand is to RTFM. :whistles:

steviej

ps. RTFM = read the frickin' manual

[Lexusfreak]

don't get confused, when we say drive with TRAC on, that means the TRAC light is off and the TRAC system is engaged.

If you see the TRAC or TRAC OFF light on your dash, the Traction Control system is not engaged.

Always use the Overdrive position unless you are towing something (highly discouraged with most ES') or you are in a situation where there is a constant load on the engine.

the best way for you to understand is to RTFM.    :whistles:

steviej

ps.  RTFM = read the frickin' manual

←

Agreed! B)

[bartkat]

wax on

wax off