The operative phrase is 'you could'. It won't do any harm (except wear
other things out) but there isn't any point. Given how American drivers are
portrayed in films slamming in and out of all sorts of gears at random
times, lurching from lane to lane, parking by bashing into oil drums and
such, I am amazed at how many are so sensitive about using that little
switch.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 12:04 AM
Subject: Re: Overdrive care
> >> My questions - Are there any special
> >> precautions that I should know about
> >> in using the overdrive that might make
> >> it last a little longer?
>
> > You could briefly lift off the throttle
> > when shifting into OD, and blip it
> > when shifting out...
>
> This makes perfect sense, but a read of my owners
> manual specifically states that you should not lift
> off the throttle when either engaging or disengaging
> the overdrive. What gives?
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