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MacCool 06-19-2017 12:22 AM
I set my interior temp somewhere between 72 and 74 and let the car decide if AC is necessary. I don't pay attention to whether it's on or not and can't think of a reason why I would.

crazy4oldcars 06-19-2017 05:47 AM
I keep Auto temp, auto fan and recirculate on year-round. Mitzee gives me what I need that way. 95% of the year, it's A/C. There's usually a couple of weeks in spring and fall that I run with the windows down.
Of course, the last couple of weeks, heat index has been around 110.

Kirk B.

danegrey 06-19-2017 06:41 AM
usually A/C on all the time and driving with the windows open, most of the year...

cloudofevil 06-19-2017 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Too6Z (Post 3665927)
I was pleasantly surprised to find that with the thermostat set to the coldest position, and the fan at low to medium speed, the airflow is able to cool the interior of the car quite effectively without having to run the compressor. Temps in Northern VA were in the mid 90s this weekend and I was very comfortable without having to use the a/c in my Z. I cannot say the same for any other vehicle that I have ever owned or driven. I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this and could possibly shed some light on the reasons why.
In mine, if I turn the thermostat to the coldest setting, the air flow automatically switches to recirculate and the A/C kicks on. However, the light doesn't come on indicating the A/C is on. I have to hit the A/C button so the light comes on then once again to get the A/C to kick off. If it's 90's outside then the air being pulled into the car will be in the 90's without some sort of cooling device. My guess is your A/C is actually running.

JARblue 06-19-2017 08:02 AM
Unless I have a passenger or its raining, I always have the windows down and AC off. Air blows through the vents while the car is moving, so I set the temp set to 60F in hot weather and 90F in cold weather. Even when I do have the AC on, the minimum fan speed is usually comfortable enough.

Korstix 06-19-2017 08:31 AM
Same here. Only in the rain do i engage the ol' AC. Or if my GF is whining about her hair blowing around ahah.

SG4247 06-19-2017 10:28 AM
I run my A/C 100% of the time, with the interior recirculate button selected.

This filters out the smelly exhaust from running test pipes, very very well.

Smell is almost not noticeable at all with this method.

OldGuyFla 06-19-2017 02:29 PM
I only turn mine on about once a month to make sure it is still working.

Juso 06-19-2017 02:49 PM
At all times unless its not humid and not above 80 degrees. Too hot down here in the Houston summer!

Too6Z 06-19-2017 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by cloudofevil (Post 3666035)
In mine, if I turn the thermostat to the coldest setting, the air flow automatically switches to recirculate and the A/C kicks on. However, the light doesn't come on indicating the A/C is on. I have to hit the A/C button so the light comes on then once again to get the A/C to kick off. If it's 90's outside then the air being pulled into the car will be in the 90's without some sort of cooling device. My guess is your A/C is actually running.
That is a possibility but the air coming from the vents doesn't seem cold enough for the a/c to be running on the coldest setting. It also seems strange that the light would not come on automatically. Perhaps I am wrong, though. I'll do some further investigation when I get a chance and let you know what I find.

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wideglideleon 06-19-2017 03:58 PM
LOL, I live in Tucson Az over 110 here all week. We hit 90 for the first time this year in February. So I use the AC year round here.

Magic Bus 06-19-2017 06:48 PM
On 90% of the time for me. Gotta say, it's a great A/C. My old 04 G35 coupe which I had for 8 years, A/C was as cold the day I sold it versus day 1. Never did anything to it except, change the in cabin filter on a few occasions.

cloudofevil 06-19-2017 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Too6Z (Post 3666203)
That is a possibility but the air coming from the vents doesn't seem cold enough for the a/c to be running on the coldest setting. It also seems strange that the light would not come on automatically. Perhaps I am wrong, though. I'll do some further investigation when I get a chance and let you know what I find.

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It may not be as cold as deliberately turning on the A/C, it is however much cooler than running without AC. With it being mid 90s out the air coming from the vents is going to be mid 90s also unless you run the AC. The AC may not automatically kick on if the thermostat is set to the coldest setting when the car starts, it does if I turn it to the coldest setting from a higher setting afterwards though. You can completely cut off the AC by turning it on then back off.

OldGrayDog 06-19-2017 07:23 PM
Only if very hot and raining, so once in last 6 months. Windows, now they are open 90pct of the time.

brileafe 06-19-2017 07:47 PM
My climate control is always set to 70 so it will either heat or cool depending on the situation


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