Auto airconditioner
technical details if possible
2007-02-17 13:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It takes energy to cool the air down, in the same way your fridge/freezer wouldn't work if it wasn't plugged in.
2007-02-17 13:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
There will be a noticeable load on the engine when the compressor is running, but as long as the engine is not underpowered, there will be only a slight MPG loss. Some say this will be offset by less drag when the windows are rolled up as opposed to down. If you have A/C, I say, let 'er blow.. I'd want to be comfortable...
2007-02-17 15:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lee W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because having the AC on puts more load on the engine.
2007-02-17 21:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by boomer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes 5 to 10 horsepower to run the compressor,depending on the ambient temperature.The hotter the ambient,the higher the head pressure will be,requiring more horsepower.
2007-02-17 13:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The same reason it burns more fuel when you keep your foot in it, you are exerting another load on the engine. More load, more fuel.
2007-02-17 13:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by darthanimal2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are using your engine to turn a pump, when the air cond. is off the engine does not have to work as hard. thus use less gas.
2007-02-17 13:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by piopo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because it is belt driven by the engine and it takes power to run it when it is kicked on.
2007-02-17 13:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by mister ss 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it takes away the engines horsepower
2007-02-17 13:25:19 · answer #8 · answered by Mickirs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you don't get anything for nothing!
2007-02-17 14:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋