2007-07-17 19:07:04 · 9 answers · asked by gotmini02 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
You're probably looking at saving about 3-5 mpg by not using your AC.
George
2007-07-17 21:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by virgil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First not using your a/c will only save you gas during the times that you would normally need to use it so you can't expect to annualize the savings. I would agree on that car 3 to 5 MPG maybe. However if you roll the windows down to help cool then the MPG savings will decline unless you are driving in slow city traffic. If you figure you drive 15K a year and your Accord get 30 MPG you are only using 500 gallons of gas a year so if you save 5% that's only 25 gallons if you used it 100% of the time. $80 to not be comfortable isn't much to a save in a year when that's your max savings.
2007-07-18 11:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read an article some time ago that claimed that you save gas by using your a/c and keeping your window closed. (more streamlined)
So yes you do use more gas with the a/c on than when its off, but not much and you will be much more comfortable with a/c
2007-07-18 02:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by jimanddottaylor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldnt save much if anything. At highway speeds the drag caused by having your windows open would use just about as much gas.
2007-07-18 12:38:05 · answer #4 · answered by nathansi01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By not having the drag of the compressor, you will save gas. How much, depends on your driving habits.
2007-07-18 02:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make non gas powered accords.
2007-07-21 21:21:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gas saved is negligible and not worth the heat. Leave your AC on.
2007-07-18 02:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Cypher's Momma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will cut cost. What happens is the compresser puts drag on the motor. how much will it save HEAPS heaps of gas.
2007-07-18 02:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by Prussian Prince 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you still drive around with your windows closed, otherwise the turbulence will cause aerodynamic drag that will offset your savings.
2007-07-18 07:49:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋