Thinking about taking out the A/C
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RE: Thinking about taking out the A/C - 1/14/2006 9:06:45 PM
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swartlkk
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Well, considering the A/C clutch is disabled at WOT, you really won't notice any performance differences.
Mythbusters did a test on an suv. The results were mixed. First they connected a computer to the disgnostic connection of an suv. The computer measured the air consumed by the engine and computed the fuel mileage while the Suv traveled around a test track.
Test 1 - same vehicle
With a/c on- 11.7 mpg.
Without a/c and windows open-11.3 mpg.
Test 2
They emptied the tanks of 2 identical suvs, then filled them with exactly 5 galllons of gas, and then drove around a test track at 45 mph for 7 hours until the first one ran out of gas. The suv using the a/c ran out of gas first. The suv with the windows open ran for another 15 miles before quitting.
Kind of conflicting infromation, but I would believe the 5 gallon test more and for 15 miles difference, I'd take the A/C ANY DAY!!! Not to mention that having A/C in the winter time will keep down on the amount of fog in your vehicle as the A/C system actually removes moisture from the air.
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RE: Thinking about taking out the A/C - 1/20/2006 8:15:15 PM
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Canadian88
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quote:
ORIGINAL: swartlkk
Well, considering the A/C clutch is disabled at WOT, you really won't notice any performance differences.
Mythbusters did a test on an suv. The results were mixed. First they connected a computer to the disgnostic connection of an suv. The computer measured the air consumed by the engine and computed the fuel mileage while the Suv traveled around a test track.
first of all, i love Mythbusters. They do some sweet stuff on that show, and it's all about physics, which i like. Anyway, I don't really see much of an advantage (not worthwhile for your time anyway) in taking the AC out. It will boost the resale value anyway. I personally prefer windows down, if it's not too hot out, but i use the AC in july, august, september though. It is also the best way to cool your car after it's been sitting in the sun for a long time. what does WOT mean?
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