HVAC system

kenchan · 02-14-2011, 02:06 PM

climate control usually runs a/c to control not only cooling but also humidity. why do you want the compressor off while driving on street, especially on a AT car? i know some newbs like to turn off ac when practicing MT.

i just dial in a good temp and leave it.

AllForTheCash · 02-14-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

climate control usually runs a/c to control not only cooling but also humidity. why do you want the compressor off while driving on street, especially on a AT car? i know some newbs like to turn off ac when practicing MT.

i just dial in a good temp and leave it.

Gas Mileage, Power "loss", ..AC sucks the engine dry.

kenchan · 02-14-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AllForTheCash

Gas Mileage, Power "loss", ..AC sucks the engine dry.

if you're worried about mpg you got the wrong car. for street the car has plenty of power even with a/c on... sucks engine dry... yah well my dd is a Fit so i know what that REALLY means especially on a hot and humid day with family onboard.

bigrob126 · 02-14-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AllForTheCash

Gas Mileage, Power "loss", ..AC sucks the engine dry.

Exactly!! Why would I want the comp on other than for AC or defogging on a way humid day.....which doesn't happen here in Vegas. That sucker should stay off until I put it on! My C5 Vett was the same way, drove me crazy

Mt Tam I am · 02-14-2011, 03:29 PM

Annoying yes, yet I do not notice the power drop unless the A/C is fully engaged. I do get horrible mileage. I rarely use the A/C for cooling. It just never gets that hot around here.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141523	climate control usually runs a/c to control not only cooling but also humidity. why do you want the compressor off while driving on street, especially on a AT car? i know some newbs like to turn off ac when practicing MT. i just dial in a good temp and leave it.