2007-08-21 17:31:28 · 10 answers · asked by pips_325 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Because it takes a LOT of hp to turn the compressor. In the eighties me and some friends all comuted to work in small Nissans and Toyotas. Our running joke was when we needed more power we would turn on the 'boost' by turning 'off' the AC.
2007-08-21 17:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you turn on the ac, thats yet another component your engine has to run. the ac compressor takes a lot and is very heavy, if you really dont want to lose any horsepower take that crap out and just ride with the windows down. most guys do that weight reduction first thing cause that thing along with the ducts weigh a crapload. i dont use my ac anyways unless its raining..saves gas like whoa
2007-08-21 17:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it takes power to operate the compressor. when the a/c is turned on, some power is used to ensure the compressor works and the engine has a set amount of horsepower which is determined by the engine size. when the a/c operates it requires horsepower to do so.
2007-08-21 17:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep it quick and simple, the ac cable is connected to your engine. Usually located close to the timing belt. AC uses 5-10% of the engines power. You should feel the car being weaker, but not by much. There isn't much you can do about it. Unless you want to take out your AC.
2007-08-21 18:08:09 · answer #4 · answered by onelchris 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
the a/c is a whole seperate motor. most compressors include 4 cyclinders. that is just extra power taken from your motor before it is delivered to your flywheel. as a manual fan does as well. htat is what most people will do first off when trying to lighten a car up and increase power. remove a/c and install an electric fan.
2007-08-21 18:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mike H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
all cars do that, it takes power to run the ac
2007-08-21 17:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by whata waste 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have a small engine. It takes a lot of power to run a compressor. As long as your vehicle doesn't stall, you are fine.
Good luck to you!
2007-08-21 17:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mazda man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you have a car with a lawnmower engine.
2007-08-22 01:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your a/ c compresser takes about 5 hp to run.that is something you can feel when you have a smaller engine.
2007-08-21 17:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they all do.. you are running the compressor which requires horsepower...Its normal
2007-08-21 17:39:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋