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by Answerbag Staff on October 31st, 2009

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Does using the ac lower gas mileage?

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  • by Mark Bingaman on October 31st, 2009

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    Use of an auto's air conditioning system does reduce gas mileage, but only minimally. At increased speeds, with the engine running at a higher rpm, the effect is negligible. Opening windows instead produces a drag of air flow and actually has more of a negative impact on fuel efficiency.

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    Mobile Air Conditioning Systems

    The Air Conditioning Myth; Go-Hybrid

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