Does it???

[94grandprix]

I've been told using the ac in my car uses more gas,does it?

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

Makes a bigger load on the motor, does reduce HP by 5-10 and in some cases reduce MPG.

Mainly in the city, I'd say maybe a 1-2 mpg difference on the open highway if that.

[94grandprix]

So just roughly 4 or 5 in the city??

[ILoveAudi]

Even if my air conditioning worked great I wouldn't use it lol. I love cruising with the windows down. And yes, it does hurt mpg.

[burgundybullet]

Even if my air conditioning worked great I wouldn't use it lol. I love cruising with the windows down. And yes, it does hurt mpg.

I used to cruise with the windows down and the AC blowing wide open. Now I have to just have the windows open cause the AC pooped. I love driving with the windows open but some days 80+ or in town driving the air blowing in just doesn't suffice.

[burgundybullet]

Maybe. I wouldn't bee too concerned though. Ive noticed if Im hot I drive more recklessly so if you are concerned with MPGs just have it on when you are getting warm. Not sure if you experience LFS (lead foot syndrome) when you get hot or not but you have it so you might as well use it.

[Neil98gt]

Honestly the only time i've ever noticed it making a "real" difference in power is in a 4cyl car.

In my moms old car I had to turn the A/c off to safely merge onto the highway.

[ILoveAudi]

Honestly the only time i've ever noticed it making a "real" difference in power is in a 4cyl car. In my moms old car I had to turn the A/c off to safely merge onto the highway.

Just lmao'd lol

[cameron92]

HowStuffWorks "Windows down or A/C on -- which is more fuel-efficient?"

[94grandprix]

That made me laugh to,my air dosent work in my gp anyway

[Scottydoggs]

i could care less about mpg. if its hot, the a/c is on. case closed. cant say i feel any power loss with it on, or do i notice any difference on my dic. avg mpg.

[REDCRAPGP]

i could care less about mpg. if its hot, the a/c is on. case closed. cant say i feel any power loss with it on, or do i notice any difference on my dic. avg mpg.

This. It's not a 1920 Model T. Use the feature and enjoy. If your worried about MPG then buy a Prius

[Neil98gt]

i could care less about mpg. if its hot, the a/c is on. case closed. cant say i feel any power loss with it on, or do i notice any difference on my dic. avg mpg.

I'm the same way. I hate being hot, and kc summers can be hellacious.

I have ventilated seats now, it's heaven on earth. You should swap in some cadillac seats. I feel like I've come across a thread where someone swapped in sts seats.

[ericspecullaas]

I'm the same way. I hate being hot, and kc summers can be hellacious.

I have ventilated seats now, it's heaven on earth. You should swap in some cadillac seats. I feel like I've come across a thread where someone swapped in sts seats.

lucky lucky man

[REDCRAPGP]

^ its on club Gp

[REDCRAPGP]

Living in FL I will not drive a car without AC especially with dark interior. Hell ill break a sweat just walking outside to the mailbox let alone in a car.

[94grandprix]

I use it regardless in the se

[94grandprix]

Lol me to,I stay hot,I think both of our gp need freon though

[94grandprix]

I'm not to sure if my compressor will hold up cause sometimes it makes a little noises

[REDCRAPGP]

Junkyard compressor if it comes to that. Freon is cheap. Nobody likes sweaty pits ya kno.