I'm trying to figure out what is the best option to save gas in the car.
2007-12-19 07:30:20 · 4 answers · asked by Tim 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I've heard that driving with the A/C on burns 15% of used gas. But does this apply to just the fan running?
2007-12-19 07:32:40 · update #1
The compressor pulls power from the engine thus mileage. It operates during AC and defrost, I use my vent mostly to optimize mileage. The fan dosnt have much bearing on fuel consumption>
2007-12-19 07:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by shazaamazam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The fans opporate on battery power, the A/C compressor uses the rotation of the engine for power. Only A/C should affect your gas milage.
2007-12-19 15:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by metzkeb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, having the compressor running does decrease your gas mileage. I have a 97 Blazer that gets around 21mpg usually, but that drops to at least 18mpg just by running the a/c.
2007-12-19 15:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, when you condition the air the engine has to run the compressor along with the fan.
2007-12-19 15:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by N4n45h1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋