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 Overdrive in MYVI, how exactly the correct way to use it

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bearbear
post May 7 2007, 03:00 PM

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It's default on, when u push the button it will show "O/D OFF" and your rev go higher. smile.gif

So leave it ON for normal driving, OFF it if you need that extra bit of power to overtake.
I do OFF it instead of pushing to 2nd gear/brake to slow the car a little sometimes

This post has been edited by bearbear: May 7 2007, 03:01 PM
bearbear
post May 7 2007, 03:02 PM

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No problem, i used to be confused by it too biggrin.gif
bearbear
post May 7 2007, 03:37 PM

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changed to 2nd gear u mean?

normally what i'll do is turn off O/D first to get abit more power, if it's not enough then shift to 2nd gear.

So i assume using O/D will save u some tear and wear on ur gearbox compare to shifting to 2nd gear? biggrin.gif

 

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