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Jun 9, 2005 | 10:52 AM

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Miles per tank using A/C

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Actually I saw a show that tested two identical cars and rode one with the windows down and one with the AC on and windows up. In the end the car with the AC used less gas.

Re MPG and how AC affects, how many miles are you guys getting from a full tank? I barely reached 300 miles, and since it's turned hot here so AC was on everyday. Granted I'm commuting and there is lots of stop and go, but what miles are some of you guys getting from one tank?

Jun 9, 2005 | 10:55 AM

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Do you know how many times that question has been asked? 10e^10...

I hope you didn't open a can of worms ...

Jun 9, 2005 | 11:32 AM

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I get 45 mpg. I only drive downhill.

Dude, seriously, don't ask that question. It's like me saying my Injen's better than a Berk or asking what tire's the best (Pilot Sport A/S...) or how fast have you had your car up to (149...) or any number of questions sure to get a fast response. Albeit, it's funny to watch some of these hot-heads argue...

Jun 9, 2005 | 11:52 AM

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Downhill with a tail wind ... 52MPG ... idle...

You stated that post well GBAUER .. so perfect ..

Jun 9, 2005 | 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 02MaxUpgrade

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=gas+mileage

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=gas+mileage

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=gas+mileage

Jun 9, 2005 | 12:58 PM

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It's like me saying my Injen's better than a Berk

WRONG, BERK IS BETTER THEN INJEN.. oh snaps.. this thread is getting locked isn't it?

Jun 9, 2005 | 01:35 PM

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.................. A simple answer turned into a worthelss thread .. did anyone learn anything?

Jun 9, 2005 | 01:43 PM

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yea I did... Thanks guys. Just a quick question... If the ac takes some horsepower from the engine doesnt that mean that the engne is working harder with the AC on, so its putting more stress on the engine, which will cause problems? Am I just being too paranoid. and thinkingking in terms of '87 cars...

Jun 9, 2005 | 01:46 PM

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If you floor it (WOT) the A/C compressor turns off and no power loss is ecperienced. ... You're being paranoid as all might hell too. It's not 1987, it's 2005, and my 1995 has been run vigorously in desert heat w/ a/c with no problems ... as well wel my 2003

Jun 9, 2005 | 02:31 PM

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awesome! Thanks guys. And damn I love my max!

Jun 9, 2005 | 02:41 PM

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Life's tough for the newbie huh?

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Do you know how many times that question has been asked? 10e^10... I hope you didn't open a can of worms ...

Thanks for the links Puppet -- I see the question was asked in late May, and the guy gets a bunch of answers. And the question was related to the thread. But I guess it's different when you're a newbie.

Jun 9, 2005 | 02:59 PM

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Different when you're a newbie that doesn't do his/her share of research .. but Puppets always tehre to save ya ..

Jun 9, 2005 | 07:46 PM

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Different when you're a newbie that doesn't do his/her share of research .. but Puppets always tehre to save ya ..

He had pity on me, since we're almost neighbors.

Jun 10, 2005 | 05:35 AM

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Different when you're a newbie that doesn't do his/her share of research .. but Puppets always tehre to save ya ..

But it depends on my mood...

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He had pity on me, since we're almost neighbors.

Yeah... I used to live in Alexandria myself.... now search before you frickin post...

Btw, check out: http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=14

Jun 10, 2005 | 08:42 PM

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oh cry about it...me and CRB gotta deal with 100+ temps all summer...haha! (im in phx, az btw)

Wanna trade? I'll take 100+ and dry over 90+ and drowning in humidity down here in Georgia and Florida.

Jun 10, 2005 | 10:24 PM

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Wanna trade? I'll take 100+ and dry over 90+ and drowning in humidity down here in Georgia and Florida.

lol no argument there...i'm from Texas, where we have 100+ temps WITH 90% humidity...i think i'd rather spend a day at the lake here than be over there...even though i'm bored as all hell without my car!