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	T or F: running the a/c in your car can effect your gas? By learning 2 let go... Asked Jul 10 2008 2:09PM	20 Pts Rate Question

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by Vertical on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:24 pm Permalink

True, BUT it does not always effect your gas as much as you think.

Having your windows up is obviously the best way to go (with no A/C).

But, if you are traveling at high speeds, like the highway, the drag created by having windows open ends up being worse than if you had your A/C on when it comes to gas miliage!

So if you are going around town, I'd use the windows. If you are going to be on the highway, don't be affraid to use the A/C!

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xprofessor Jul, 10 2008 at 08:48 PM

It affects your gas MILEAGE (miles per gallon) as explained. It doesn't actually affect the gasoline itself, as implied by the question.

Vertical Jul, 11 2008 at 08:09 AM

.....well its not going to go and turn your gas into Apple juice. It just effects your miliage.

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by csimme01 and Ninja Cooper UNMASKED on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:28 pm Permalink

Yes, using the AC also uses more fuel. BUT!! If you roll down the window to get fresh air the added turbulance will create more drag and you will end up using more fuel than if you had them closed and were using the AC

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by Squirrel Face on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:15 pm Permalink

True, running your AC will decrease your miles per gallon.

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by kelana on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:21 pm Permalink

True as when the air con is put on ,your RPM increases to compensate that extra burden from the A/C hence extra burnt fuel.

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by Galeanda on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:19 pm Permalink

Very true as we've tested it out so we know exactly how much it hurts:-(

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by Smil on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:13 pm Permalink

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by Luc Thiet Thuan on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:11 pm Permalink

Yeh, a/c uses up alot of petrol.