Was wondering which gear people are driving in in their camaros. I always go between drive and overdrive depending on the trip. What are you guys running in ? Should I just run in overdrive all the time or what? Just trying to find out what's safer for the tranny if it makes a difference..thanks!

 

Drive it in overdrive.

Its not going to be any worse for the tranny either way. If you only drive it in D, that like driving a 5 speed car, and only using the first 4 gears. Its better for gas milelage and lets your engine run at a lower RPM.


On a side note, the only reason I clicked this thread is because I had NO idea what the title was trying to say.

 

Overdrive bro... Saves gas and lower RPM like he said above. Sounds meaner to when u cruise at 1500RPM in 4th gear OD with the FLOWMASTERS! Now if you feel racey along with another fellow at a stoplight put it in Drive

 

the only time i shift into drive is when im about to accelerate really quick or else i keep it in overdrive

 

Thanks for the feedback. Just one thing I'm not a bro !! I have t*ts !! Hence the signature. lol...............

 

whoops my bad sorry girl

 

It's cool .. I can still probably outdrive 9 out of 10 guys !!!

 

I only use Regular D (3rd gear) when I'm on steep hills and want an engine brake.

 

i use D for 99% of my city commute tranny shifts allot less etc.. any type of driving over 45 steady then i use OD

 

Actually, if you leave it in D and not OD you will only being using the first 3 gears. the 700R4/4L60/4L60e is a 4 speed automatic. Third gear is 1:1 and 4th is the overdrive gear.

- Justin

 

lol, yeah I know. I was just making the analogy. 5 speed came to mind first, because thats what I drive.

 

That is the proper way of using it.

 

that's what I figuered. that is how I drive