When To Use Overdrive On Chevy Truck Transmission
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Here is how to use overdrive in a GM Chevrolet automatic transmission on a Chevy truck. On a Chevrolet truck, overdrive gear is only supposed to be used under light loads on relatively flat roads. If you are climbing steep hills, or if you are hauling a heavy load or pulling a trailer, then you should put your truck automatic transmission into third gear instead of overdrive. Only use overdrive for light driving conditions, and if you’re doing anything intense, put in third gear. If you learn how to properly use overdrive gear on your Chevrolet truck, then your transmission will last longer, and your truck will work better. The truck in this video is a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado Z 71 4 x 4. This video shows when to use overdrive in a truck.
I took my 1999 Chevy Suburban yesterday up to Big Bear Mountain on 3rd gear this video was right on point
The reason the 4l60/700r4 4th gear is not to be used in those conditions mentioned is because there are less clutch packs and each one of the clutch plates is thinner and therefore the heat built up in the clutch plates from intense driving conditions is not easily conveyed to the transmission case and disapaited. 4th is literally just for cruising in not only the 4l60 but in all overdrive transmissions.
THIS is what I suspected... but have heard NUMEROUS mechanics say otherwise. I'm just a dude with a mechanical-oriented mind who likes taking shit apart and then struggling to put it back together. But my 2000 F150 4x4 has Overdrive and it turns on AUTOMATICALLY when the vehicle is started (giving you all four gears)
Can you shift in to over drive on the high way
@@dubskulls9554 Certainly. As I mentioned, overdrive can and should be used for cruising speeds. Unless you're towing on the highway, you're not putting a lot of load on the engine and transmission. High load like towing or going up long mountain grades creates heat in the transmission. The more heat there is, the more the transmission fluid breaks down. The more it breaks down, the more it coats the internal parts of the trans. And so on...
THANK YOU! I've been questioning this for years and you just gave me the exact answer!
You're so welcome!
This right here saved my ass. I have a 99 gmc 4 door utility yukon/burb off-road model, and i always drive it in overdrive. Usually doesnt have a problem going up hills but doesn't like it. I bought this truck used. There was never a manual in the truck, so i never knew it said to put it in 3rd when going up steep hills. There's a ton where I'm located. I'll do that from now on. Thanks man
You’re welcome.
I bought my pickup as is, yet with no owners manual, thank you for helping me with this
Thanks dude I’ve been doing it correct. I have the same truck sort of mines the 1500 Sierra Z71 from 1995
So...read your manual...I've had this debate several times. The following generation truck after yours has a very similar logic on when to use OD. When I'm towing/hauling heavy in my 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 with the 6.0 I always pull it down to "3" or "D" and keep it out of OD...as i have with the previous trucks I've owned with an automatic transmission.
I had a 97 gm which I drove in overdrive all the time, even when pulling light loads......never had any trouble with the transmission and it went over 400 thousand kilometers. That being said, I do agree with the manufacturers request about driving it when towing. But I don't know why there would be a difference in driving it in overdrive as compared to 3rd gear if you're going slow enough that it would never reach overdrive anyway. In my opinion there's no difference, but I'm open to admitting I could be wrong.
agree....i am driving on OverdDrive too , daily ....98 Tahoe
what you ride on 4x4 ( snow / mud ) ?
@@LookInDJProduction me to. I towed a small Bob cat last week in overdrive.and it only jumped back from od a few times. When I hit a hill I put it on the floor...
@@wildestcowboy2668 i agree - i think its about knowing of your car and about your feel on pedal...than you can't see the difference between 3 or OD than you ride good
Use a good trans cooler, plus change the fluid and filter regularly, and they last a long time. My 1994 k1500 4x4 with the 4l60e came with a factory auxiliary trans and engine oil cooler(towing package) and I have never had an issue. I've also known many others that had good luck when they did the same. it's usually some idiot that never changes fluid and filter, tows in overdrive with no cooler that has issues then says they are bad transmissions.
I think you’re right about that. Mine came with towing package as well, and I’ve never had a problem with the transmission either.
Heat and poor maintenance is any automatics worst enemy. I learned that the hard way on a 400 turbo trans with no cooler along with no fluid and filter changes, and at 100,000 miles of hard towing/hauling it started to slip and had to be rebuilt. The fluid was black and really stunk like burnt oil. It was MY fault, not the manufacturer. I hope this helps someone NOT make the same mistake I did. :)
I like this truck... but kinda miss Astro.... He was a good puppy (van)
Me too. The van was really handy. Someday I want to get a four-wheel-drive Astro van and put a lift kit on it. They made a 4 Wheel Dr. version of the Astro for a little while, and you can get them pretty cheap. The truck is better for hauling our dirt bikes. I’ve put two dirt bikes in the van before, but you get a contact high from the gas smell while you’re driving out to the desert, And would probably die if you got into an accident.
@@hoohoohoblin that's a lie
yeah I have a 94 K 1500 Z71 I'm the original owner I've worked it really hard played even harder four-wheel all the time deep snow off-road in the desert I've got four hundred and fifty thousand miles and it's still the original engine and transmission of never done anything to the transmission
Mine is holding up well also, but I don’t have near as many miles as you do. My truck has the towing package on it, and I suspect that makes a difference. The towing package comes with a transmission oil cooler, so your transmission will never overheat like a standard one without a cooler will.
Dose the 2500 come with one I have a 2500
The 4L60E in my 98 was rebuilt at 196K, and it is pretty much bullet proof. They are good transmissions, but you still need to take care of it. I have hauled heavy loads of trash in my truck (some that even piled on over the top of the cab) and it has been fine. Just take care of the transmission and dont be a complete moron with it.
Good video man!
Thanks. I hope this one lasts a while.
I replaced my 4L80E THREE TIMES in 15,000 mi … turns out I didn’t know anything including managing transmissions temps (no gauge). Finally diagnosed the issue as a modified computer program creating too much pressure in 3rd. I reset the CPU last week, added auxiliary cooling and a temp sensor but still gets hot quick up hills. Note my GVW is 12000lb and I’m sitting around 11000. Driving a school bus with a 6.5L Turbo (Detroit 02). Just my experience. .. expensive experience.
Didnt know this, I have a 96 gmc k2500 and I've done pretty much everything in overdrive.... havent touched the other gears... still works fine though but good to know
People tell me they always use Over Drive for these trucks. I never use Over Drive. I always used Drive but once in a while I will put my gear into 1, 2, 3, and Over Drive just to make sure everything is working properly as it should
I love my 93 chevy silverado k1500 z71 came with carbone fiber drive shaft
silveraydo
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Take care of a 4l60 and it will let you down.Abuse a 4l80 and it will last forever.
Wrong
I know what I have dealt with in the past.
So, you're saying abuse a 4L60 and it will last forever? 🤔
Can you swap a 4l80 into a truck that has a 4l60?
Liberty Prime yes will need different wiring
My overdrive went out so I guess I’m just going to use 3rd gear
I just got a 1990 silverado 1500 350 tbi and it has a new transmission but it shifts hard from 1st to 2nd.
Normal may have a shift kit in it. My 98 does the same thing has done it since I bought it 3 yrs ago
When I got my rebuild on my 4l60E, I put a shift kit in it and I was told the shift between the two could be hard. The mechanic told me if I had a problem with that, he would adjust it for free. So it can be adjusted.
Lol, 3 years ago
My owner's manual for my 99 Yukon says use overdrive for towing and heavy loads .I don't think so!
After 5 years of having my OBS Chevrolet truck and just now learning this. TF GM I've driven up so many steep hills not knowing that was overdrive. Sh*t. I still don't understand why OD is bad to use going up hill but I'll use the manual gears anyways for now on
When the video said obey the rules at the end it fired off my Google assistant .. I ha e never had that happen .. Lmao
This probably has to do with the fact that GM didn't provide Tow/Haul mode on pre-1999 trucks. Once tow/haul became available, you could use overdrive for towing as well.
Well I can say is it was used for fuel efficiency because in OD on mine it still gets 12 to a gallon.
Yeah. You’ll never get more than 12 miles a gallon in one of these trucks unless you’re driving off a cliff.
@@hoohoohoblin you'd be lucky to get more than 12 even if you're driving off a cliff 😂
@@uknowngamer1017 I get maybe 10 on a good day. Even on the highway, I get like 12 or 13. In the city, I get about 8. Doesn't help that I have 35s, a 3.42 rear end, and a 4L60E but onward and upward
@@hoohoohoblin it takes me 280 miles to go from full to half but going from half to empty is 80 miles and when it is full the needle dose not move for about 60 miles 😂
I'm still wondering why they decided to put 8 cup holders in these trucks . Don't get me wrong it's a nice when your drinking and driving with your buddies in the back woods 😁
The 90’s were the days of the cup holder wars. Some car company focus groups must have figured out that everyone wants more cup holders in a new car. Now they are doing the same thing with USB ports.
grand master41 if you’re talking about the same cup holder as mine, basically just one. Easily can knock the side cup off and ruin the carpet. Ugh
Honestly is common sense. Which is why I say anyone that owns and drives a vehicle should know at least the basics of taking care of them
So use 3rd for driving regularly and when you’re on the highway or so going 60 use D or overdrive? Also just wanted to know but for racing what gear would be the best 1 2 3? For an automatic not manual
Thanks for the info!! I have a 95 gmc 2500 Had no idea🙃😉👍
Glad to help
10th gen f150s kinda same deal except it’s just a button on the shifter that turns off overdrive and it shifts through 1-3 like normal
How fast can you drive on 3rd gear especially on freeway? Just curious because I have a 2500lbs truck camper I’m hauling.
the 4l60e in my suburban does weird stuff in 3rd. 4th is fine tho. so ill be daring and tow in overdrive lol it works well. Only issue I really see with it is the truck may hunt for gears for going up and down hills.
TheFrontYardMechanic that's kinda ok mine is a tempermental asshole somedays. Newer trucks tend to hunt for the right gear.
I replaced my 4L80E THREE TIMES in 15,000 mi … turns out I didn’t know anything including managing transmissions temps (no gauge). Finally diagnosed the issue as a modified computer program creating too much pressure in 3rd. I reset the CPU last week, added auxiliary cooling and a temp sensor but still gets hot quick up hills. Note my GVW is 12000lb and I’m sitting around 11000. Driving a school bus with a 6.5L Turbo (Detroit 02). Just my experience. .. expensive experience.
I keep my truck in 3rd gear city driving less stress on 4l60e 250k miles On the original transmission
Isn’t that more stress on the engine though .? Or were they lying to me lol .. driving in 3rd gear I mean .. past 55 is when you should do OD right
@@zxJC34xz a lot depends on gear ratio if you’re rpm are low then you should be fine
@@Crazysonicccc I’m pretty sure I have 3.73 gears
RPMs we’re about 1900-2000 while going 40-50
So when you drive around town or anything you just put it in Overdrive?
I have a 96 chevy , it was sitting for like 4 years when i drive it it takes time/ starts buffering trying to put it in 3rd gear , its an automatic, does that mean it needs a new transmission ? It puts the 1st and 2nd gear , its when it gets to 3rd that it doesnt put it in and needa press and let go of the gass for it to go in
My 93 Chevy Silverado 1500 had the same issue. Eventually it started doing it trying to go into 2nd gear and then it would take really long to get to 2nd. I got the transmission swapped and now it's good as new.
My dad bought one it did the same thing. He changed a sensor(idk what ) on the transmisson and its been shifting fine ever since
Does this apply to my 98 GMC suburban SLT???
I asked Google this is where is sent me
I don’t understand why you turn on overdrive and the tow haul light comes on on the dash.
Is it the same for the Chevy Astro because I was told to use OverDrive when going up the hill by the Chevrolet dealership
I don’t know for sure, but but I bet it is. They probably use the exact same engines and transmissions.
I have a 1990 Silverado and my gauge has two d’s and one of them has a circle around it which one should I drive in???
The one with the circle around it is the overdrive. Put it in drive if you’re hauling a trailer or something heavy.
@@hoohoohoblin thank you. my ‘94 is just like axel’s^^ and i’ve been wondering this for a while now. thankfully i’ve been doing it correctly!
What was wrong with a tow haul button like most trucks ive often wondered as i entered my gmt400
I w a literally trying to figure that out I have 94 k3500 and have to tow a trailer across the state in 2 weeks thanks.
You’re welcome
thanks for this!
Waiting for my 89 c1500. Has od, first and second gear. Is it similar to what's said here? As I'm from Germany, I never owned a car with automatic transmission and especially never drove an old chevy truck. thanks in advance!
You’re welcome
Will the thing ever go into 4th gear if you set it to 3 then?
I have 96 Chevy c1500 Cheyenne. .. does this apply to it ? It's just a v6
Yes. It should be the same transmission.
Yes only torque converter changes only
@@heribertoortiz7011 do you have a similar truck??
My 94 Silverado, longbed, extra cab, 350, has a 5 speed manual.
That’s rare. They don’t make 5 speeds anymore.
It was a special order by a GM employee in Dayton Ohio. He used it to pull a 5th wheel camper to Arizona every winter. I bought it off a used car lot and moved it to Florida. Rust free. It is silver and green. It is a one of a kind. It now has 132,000 miles. Runs great and shifts as smooth as a man can shift it.
I carry a popup camper and I always drive on OD on the freeway,, Am I wrong for doing this?
That’s hard to know. The instructions are pretty vague, and it probably doesn’t weigh that much more than the normal truck or cause that much more wind resistance, so I bet you’re fine.
Nice video
Thanks.
The Best Video......................... God Bless you
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I Had 1991GMC full size truck my son and I cut fire wood we abuse that truck never ever gave us one problem we pull a trailer with the truck loaded down with firewood but common sense will tell you that you can’t pull a heavy load in overdrive
I wish someone woulda told me this earlier. I’m waiting to pick up my truck from the transmission shop right now
I just got off the phone with my transmission guy and he told me this!
I always thought it was an oxymoron thought to put OD on a 454 /4L80E in a 28+ foot RV (Class A). I mean really...how often are you going to be in OD? Wind resistance in those big class A RVs is a huge factor vs weight. My RV is a 94 P-32 chassis TBI 454 w/4L80E. In a class A RV your towing even when your not towing...LOL!
is it safe to turn OD on and off back and forth while the car is in motion? say if you are driving at high speeds and then there comes a steep uphill, can you quickly turn the OD off while maintaining the speed at which you are going? wouldnt this cause an abnormal shift and force the RPMs to jump eratically which in long term wears the engine out?
That’s a good question. I’m not sure. I would guess that it wouldn’t do much damage unless you were going super fast.
Yes you can, and yes will go up on rpm as you shift down. That’s normal
So in what gear should I race 3 2 1 or drive?
If you’re racing, you probably want to shift it into first gear, and then shift into second when the engine won’t rev any more, and then shift into third when it won’t rev any more, and then go into overdrive at maximum RPM.
@@hoohoohoblin are you talking about manual or automatic ?
@@kevinmiranda8365 auto
Toss the 4l60e in 2nd if your racing below 70 mph especially curvy hilly roads or if your trying to get a good hit off a low speed roll
What gear is the fastest?
1st gear gives you the most power
Silver-AAA-Dos?
Can you drive a 1999 suburban in 3rd gear all the time?
It has more power that way lol
You can. Depending on how you interpret the manual, it might actually be better to do that. They recommend keeping it in third if you are pulling a trailer.
@@hoohoohoblin thank ya sir! I certainly appreciate it
So race in third?
Ever found that out?
I change my transmission on my 97 GMC Sierra 3 times o ready
haha , good info, BTW if you put It on the back of a Toyota tundra , that transmission will last forever ! :D
Thanks.
How much mph does 1st gear redline at?
With my 1996 GMC K2500 suburban
With the stock 7.4
4L80E
14 bolt full float rear end.
40 MPH at 4,500 rpm.
My truck uesd overdrive and step on the gas pedal to the floorboarde tow ATVs 3500lbs up a hill his 350 blow up motor die try to do 60mph up hill
My 1987 has a normal D and overDrive
I just wanna get the normal D
What gear do I use to drive normal
So anything from zero to 45 mph use drive 3rd gear . Anything above 45 use OD like hwy speeds .
Soo 1st gear is for racing and burnouts??
Haha! Yeah.
Is it actually tho
100% set up to fail! Thank you!
I never knew this 🤦🏾♂️
Radiator buses and floods out transmission never put a cheap radiator in
Thankyou body l stay on manual transmicion
You’re welcome
YeSir.u.The.Man...
Thanks.
So i should do burnouts in the 1
Ain’t gonna lie I’ve been accidentally driving in 3rd gear, can any car people tel me what that’ll do to my car long term? (Serious question)
It shouldn’t cause any problems. The engine just has to rev a little higher on the freeway.
hoohoohoblin thank you
@@kevonwill5783 Premature water pump and power steering failure
It's an "automatic". It will shift when and where it wants on it's own.
InjectorRick Constant upshifting and downshifting is bad on older vehicles with automatic transmissions and makes them more likely to fail. Shifting it into 3rd keeps the transmission from constantly changing between 3rd and 4th when towing.
Well yeah. If it's hunting for gears, that's true. But tell that to my 16,000 lbs motorhome with a 4L80E. I keep it in overdrive even when towing 5,000 lbs of race car and trailer and it's 24 years old...lol
4l80 and 4l60 are two different load ratings...
@@jamesthefisherman1060 so if towing it's better to always keep it in 3rd no matter the speed?
Does this apply to a 96 s10
I don’t know. They probably had different transmissions.
Same transmission, They used the 4L60E from 93 all the way up to around 2012 in trucks.
Did you just say silverayydo?
LISTEN....OVERDRIVE SHOULD ONLY BE USED OVER 65 MPH ONLY.........this is why!! your transmission's take a DUMP!!!!!!
Silverayyydos.
Forever!!!!
Nice finger jewelry. Vigorous nose picking???
It is a repetitive stress injury. Not sure if it’s from nose picking or other activities, but that finger doesn’t want to straighten out. It’s called trigger finger lock. I just need to stretch it out some, and not use the finger very much, and it will heal.
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That truck is gonna rust out so bad from that sand.
Huh. .
Bilt like a vette
Drivable in 20 years
Well I guess now I know why I'm having issues in od. Crate transmission soon lol