O/D Off In City?

[StangVert00]

Will keeping the OverDrive off when driving around town, burn out the transmission (Auto)?

I own a 4.6 GT 'Vert and I when I have the O/D off in the city, it picks up faster from the start, and it sounds "meaner". I heard rumor that it burns out the transmission fast with O/D off. True?

I am asking this question to avoid a new transmission. (if that is the case)

Thanks!

StangVert00

 

[Mustangl3]

i always thought O/D was like an extra gear and did not affect taking off but i could be wrong

 

[FallenPhoenix]

That's what I thought also, I know you should keep overdrive off when towing since the actual gear may not take the abuse well.

 

[01'TRUE BLUE GT]

I think taking off faster with it off is all in your head. Leaving it off in town is what you should do since you don't need it. Leaving it on would do more harm than good from the tranny constantly shifting in/out of O/D when it isn't needed ... the O/D band is the weakeast link in our transmissions. You also get better engine braking with it off. I never use mine until I get on the highway at speeds over 55 or so.

 

[StangVert00]

I think taking off faster with it off is all in your head. Leaving it off in town is what you should do since you don't need it. Leaving it on would do more harm than good from the tranny constantly shifting in/out of O/D when it isn't needed ... the O/D band is the weakeast link in our transmissions. You also get better engine braking with it off. I never use mine until I get on the highway at speeds over 55 or so.

Good points!

Thanks!

Stangvert00

 

[redlined50]

i usually have OD off untill about 50 also