2006-09-15 02:06:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
According to Myth Busters, the answer is, Wait for it,
NO.
2006-09-15 02:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The AC compressor is belt driven from the engine. When it is turned on, it creates drag, and the engine must produce more power to compensate for the extra drag. The engine produces more power by using more fuel.
Therefore, the fuel consumption should go up while using the automobile airconditioner, while driving.
2006-09-15 02:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by Inquisitive Man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
each thing you reported ends up in extra gas getting used than in case you probably did no longer do it. The air conditioner makes use of roughly 0.5 HP, which does no longer appear like plenty, yet a common automobile cruising at 60 mph makes use of below 20 hp to take action. all of sudden, 0.5 a hp is two.5%. the different products have smaller effects, yet each thing that makes use of ANY style of power interior the automobile derives it from the gasoline. particular, featuring utilising with the abode windows down (extra drag) and working the radio with the engine stopped (the flexibility lost by utilising the battery is replenished later by utilising the alternator, it is pushed by utilising...the engine) Thes are the actual information interior the concern.
2016-11-07 09:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by shea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're on surface streets, it's best to keep your windows open and not use the ac. It puts a little strain on the engine that requires more fuel.
BUT
On the highway, the drag of the air on the open windows makes it more economical to roll them up and put on the ac.
2006-09-15 02:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Bran McMuffin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it increases the fuel cosumption and also reduces the pick of a vehicle. Its because the compressor of the AC is attached to the engine of the vehicle and it has to take the double load.
2006-09-15 02:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Rustic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No...
It puts more of a load on your engine which causes it to burn more fuel... but...
The airodynamic improvement of having the windows rolled up makes up for the increased burn...
In other words, driving with the air cond on and the windows rolled up at highway speeds uses less fuel than driving with the air cond off and the windows rolled down.... (increased drag)
2006-09-15 02:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. When you use the air conditioner it makes the motor work harder. If you have ever driven an older car you will be able to tell. My 91 Eagle summit has problems when I run the air. It drains the motor of all the power. This in turn, makes the motor work harder to pump the air, so it burns more gas to run.
2006-09-15 02:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Boogie's Mom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless you drive with the windows open to compensate for the cool air because of the Areo dynamics of the car.
you car catches more air with the windows open
2006-09-15 02:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by bkbarile 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It causes your a/c compressor to run putting a load on your engine causing it to work harder using more fuel
2006-09-15 02:09:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes although you use less when you have the ac on, then when you are driving with your windows down.
2006-09-15 02:26:11 · answer #10 · answered by freaking_airhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋