What is the benefit of an overdrive gear ratio in a transmission?

A) Lowers engine speed to obtain better fuel mileage
B) Allows the uses of fewer gear sets in the transmission
C) Lowers driveshaft speed
D) None of these


Ans: A) Lowers engine speed to obtain better fuel mileage

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