I noticed my car doesn't accelerate as quickly when the air is on. Is this normal?
I have a Saturn L200 2003
2007-08-14 06:26:56 · 6 answers · asked by Renee 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is normal. When the A/C is running, it puts an additional mechanical load on the engine to run the A/C compressor, resulting in slower acceleration. This is also the main reason why your gas mileage lowers when you run the A/C.
2007-08-14 06:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the air conditioner does use a little bit of the engine's power to run it, so when your air conditioner is engaged, the usable horsepower of your engine is a little less, so yes this is possible, and normal. If it is a VERY noticeable difference, however, that is not normal.
2007-08-14 06:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal. When the AC is on there is a compressor that runs of the drive belt. The extra drag from that causes the engine to work harder and will give you decreased performance. Especially with a 4 cylinder car.
2007-08-14 06:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by bigboy56073 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its normal. Something like 10 percent of the car's low speed power is directed to the air conditioning. And its been so hot!!!
2007-08-14 06:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is normal
2007-08-14 06:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well its a saturn
2007-08-14 06:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by free2jam12 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋