2006-09-27 12:11:38 · 12 answers · asked by Green 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes it does.
2006-09-27 12:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by lorraine m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and every thing you said ends up in better gas getting used than in case you probably did not do it. The air conditioner makes use of about 0.5 HP, which does no longer look like a lot, yet a familiar vehicle cruising at 60 mph makes use of below 20 hp to accomplish that. without delay, 1/2 a hp is two.5%. the different products have smaller consequences, yet each and every thing that makes use of ANY style of power contained in the vehicle derives it from the gas. definite, that incorporates using with the abode windows down (better drag) and dealing the radio with the engine stopped (the ability lost by the battery is replenished later by the alternator, it truly is pushed by...the engine) Thes are the actual information contained in the remember.
2016-12-02 05:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does, because the use of the compressor from the air conditioner takes away horsepower from the drivetrain. This makes the engine work harder to continue to give you the same amount of performance, so yes, it will have to consume more fuel in order to perform it's duties with the air conditioner on. P.S. That's a lovely car.
2006-09-27 12:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not much real debate on this subject. Anything causing the engine to do more work results in more fuel consumption. Air conditioning's process of turning hot air into cold air does cause the engine to work harder - period. The question really is: how much extra fuel? Due to a large number of variables, no one answer is accurate for everyone. Nevertheless, it would be safe to say that the negative effect of a/c on fuel consumption is measurable.
2006-09-27 12:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by db79300 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, engaging the a/c clutch motor puts an extra strain to some degree on the engine. So the engine needs to use an amount of power to drive the a/c motor instead of making the car move.
2006-09-27 12:15:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mike C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used to say it put added strain on the engine which makes your car use more gas. But now they've found that you use less gas with the Ac on rather than having your windows open and taking the aerodynamics away from your car.Your windows open can act like a parachute,and make your car get worse gas mileage than if you have the Ac on.
2006-10-01 05:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes at low speeds, but not much. When at highway speeds, very little. In stop and go traffic, that is the least of the problems. The big waste is poorly planned traffic light timing, and people ahead of you speeding up and slowing down.
I have a mpg computer and it doesn't lie like the so called authorities.
2006-09-27 12:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does but not by much. Because the engine has to turn on the AC unit compressor the engine need to make more power so it get less efficent. Thats why it is recommended to open your window if you can instead of AC.
2006-09-27 12:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by thisissoohot3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well considering that the engine has to turn the compressor which is a miniature form of a suction pump, i would say yes it does make your car consume more gas. Just think of it as pumping a bicycle tire with a manual pump. You're still working. . . .
2006-09-27 12:15:48 · answer #9 · answered by xelit0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because your using horse power to drive the A/C compressor.
2006-09-27 12:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. But car with air cond on dosnt use any more fuel than a car with windows down...(extra drag)...
2006-09-27 12:18:14 · answer #11 · answered by david g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋