If so will opening the windows have any benefit or will the drag created use just as much gas?
2007-05-11 14:17:12 · 7 answers · asked by KyserTheHun 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
At low speeds, opening the window doesn't create much drag, so this is your best option. However, since aerodynamics are a big part of cars these days, once you are above 30-35 mph, put the windows up and turn on the A/C.
2007-05-11 14:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you have the air conditioner on the engine does work harder, and that lessens your fuel economy. If you keep the windows open, the drag shouldn't lower your fuel economy as much as using the air conditioner does. The problem is that sometimes it's so hot that even opening all the windows doesnt really do anything, so sometimes if you want to be comrotable in the car, you can't avoid using the air conditioner
2007-05-11 21:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by ghetoaid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using the A/C uses power from the engine, thus lowering the fuel economy. The drag from open windows would have an effect also, but not near as much as using the A/C
2007-05-11 21:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by Ron B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the A/C and keep the windows up. Put two blocks of Ice in the Back Floor Board and turn the fan on high. Then you get both, fuel economy and A/C.
2007-05-11 21:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the ac decreases your fuel economy and no having the windows down will not create the drag you mean.
2007-05-11 21:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by norman f 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mythbusters did a show on that run the a/c and yes it lowers the fuel milage ..and so does having the windows down you take the pick
2007-05-11 21:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by wonderboy n 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People have sworn its not true But...I can attest to the fact, since I drive an SUV, that when using the ac, I actually hear my truck gulping! ;-)
2007-05-11 21:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by Nick Name 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋