Q: Advice on using the overdrive switch on a 2001 Ford Mustang
I have an O1 Ford Mustang. When I was looking around inside, I found a little bottom on my gearshift. When I pressed it, I saw OD off and a dash. I later learnt that means overdrive. What is the point of this?
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