When should one use/not use overdrive?

When should one use/not use overdrive?
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Simple explanation. Gears are a tradeoff between power and speed. Ist gear gives you a lot of power, but not a lot of speed before you reach maximum RPMs of the engine. 3rd gear gives you faster speed at lower RPM but not a lot of power. Overdrive is a step above 3rd gear. It lowers the engine RPM and increases fuel milage. It’s probably best for freeway or long distance travel without a lot of stop and go situations. I don’t think it would hurt anything in city driving, but it wouldn’t help mileage much. Does that help?
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