2006-06-12 07:15:24 · 7 answers · asked by Angi D 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yes, it does. You get better gas mileage on the highway, however, if your windows are up, and the a/c is on.
But if you are driving in the city, you get better gas mileage with the windows down, and the a/c off.
Yes, when you use the air conditioning, it uses a little bit more of the gasoline in your car. But I always keep my a/c on (during the Summer) because it's too hot. Plus, my windows don't roll down.
2006-06-12 07:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the air conditioner is driven by the engine, more power is required to keep the car moving and cool. That may result in 15 to 20% of the gas used just to run the air conditioner. Nothing comes for free these days!
2006-06-12 14:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tannu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awd9176 the answer to does running you airconditioner in your car use gas the answer is YES.
2006-06-12 14:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by dube4704 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there has actually been several tests that shows the at top speeds 50 -70 mph... windows down.. actually burn more gas than the Air condition...
2006-06-12 14:20:14 · answer #4 · answered by LieDetector 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
2006-06-12 14:18:24 · answer #5 · answered by beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does effect fuel economy but its actually better than having all the windows down because of your cars aerodynamics
2006-06-12 14:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by laura468 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow thats a dum *** question
yeah it does
2006-06-12 14:20:07 · answer #7 · answered by doogie1221 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋