I mean --in the car-- does it help for the AC blower to be low rather than on high.
2007-06-03 07:38:19 · 12 answers · asked by scarlett 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
very little one MPG
just driver slower to get better MPG
2007-06-03 07:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference will be minimal, just run it on high if that's you're comfortable with. The only thing you're concerned about is the extra electricity the battery has to put out to run it on high (with the increased fan speed), and it's not that much of an effort for the alternator to replace that lost energy. The compressor runs pretty much the same amount of time no matter what setting it is, now if you lowered the temperature dial that's another story.
2007-06-03 14:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by tucsondude 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turning it to low would do nothing but slow the fan speed and air wouldn't move as fast, the compressor would still run. Max only turns off the outside air flow and recirculates what is in the passenger compartment. The amount of fuel running the air conditioner is small enough that you can essentially ignore it, be comfortable.
2007-06-03 14:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
low or high blower makes no difference to MPG, it's the A/C on or off that changes it.
blower speed is controlled by resistors, so you can either let the resistor convert the current to heat energy or turn the fan at higher RPM
Stay Cool
2007-06-03 14:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by Joser 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does and it doesn't! In like five years all you have saved is $1. I don't think that is worth it. i recommend that you have it on the setting that you enjoy the most! I prefer mine on high when I am hot, low when I am a little overheated but not dying from heat, and low when I just need a little breeze! Hope that I helped you out!
2007-06-03 14:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by pinkdreamy13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably wouldn't make much difference. The AC being on means you still have to run the compressor. And that's what eats away your fuel economy. Running it on low probably does burn less fuel, but you may not notice the difference.
2007-06-03 14:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will save approximately $1 within 5 years.
Here's a better tip: just skip one cappuccino at Strarbuck and you'll save MUCH more.
2007-06-03 14:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg why is everyone acting as if gas costs soooo much??
its only like 70 dollars at the most when you fill up.
its seriously no biggy.
2007-06-03 14:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, the higher you have the air on the more gas you use up.... you should keep it on low as much as possible.
2007-06-03 14:47:23 · answer #9 · answered by Liz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do that too. I haven't noticed a difference though. Sorry.
2007-06-03 14:46:17 · answer #10 · answered by Pumpkin Head 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋