A/C Running...Question
04-04-2003, 01:55 PM
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Re: A/C Running...Question
Originally posted by El Niņo
If you have your a/c running -
1) does it waste gas?
2) if it does waste gas, does it waste the same if on 1 or on 4?
3) When do you know when you need to re-fill your frion (sp)
If you have your a/c running -
1) does it waste gas?
2) if it does waste gas, does it waste the same if on 1 or on 4?
3) When do you know when you need to re-fill your frion (sp)
1) It uses up more gas, because the engine must work harder to run the AC compressor. Whether it is a waste or not, you decide. To me, it is not a "waste" if its 90+ degrees to stay cool and dry inside the car.
2) You will probably use up a little more on 4, since the AC compressor automatically cycles on and off to keep the air within a certain cold range (even on the non climate control models)
3) You need to refill your refridgerant (R134a) when your AC is not as cold as it used to be - keep in mind that even a fully charged Maxima isn't that cold when the AC is working perfectly - thats my experience when compared with other cars such as Toyotas (which have COLD AC)
04-04-2003, 05:07 PM
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Re: Re: A/C Running...Question
Originally posted by Eric L.
1) It uses up more gas, because the engine must work harder to run the AC compressor. Whether it is a waste or not, you decide. To me, it is not a "waste" if its 90+ degrees to stay cool and dry inside the car.
1) It uses up more gas, because the engine must work harder to run the AC compressor. Whether it is a waste or not, you decide. To me, it is not a "waste" if its 90+ degrees to stay cool and dry inside the car.
Around town it's a completely different story. I'd rather be comfy regardless of the price of my fuel.
04-05-2003, 04:41 AM
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Re: Re: A/C Running...Question
Originally posted by Eric L.
To answer:
1) It uses up more gas, because the engine must work harder to run the AC compressor. Whether it is a waste or not, you decide. To me, it is not a "waste" if its 90+ degrees to stay cool and dry inside the car.
2) You will probably use up a little more on 4, since the AC compressor automatically cycles on and off to keep the air within a certain cold range (even on the non climate control models)
3) You need to refill your refridgerant (R134a) when your AC is not as cold as it used to be - keep in mind that even a fully charged Maxima isn't that cold when the AC is working perfectly - thats my experience when compared with other cars such as Toyotas (which have COLD AC)
To answer:
1) It uses up more gas, because the engine must work harder to run the AC compressor. Whether it is a waste or not, you decide. To me, it is not a "waste" if its 90+ degrees to stay cool and dry inside the car.
2) You will probably use up a little more on 4, since the AC compressor automatically cycles on and off to keep the air within a certain cold range (even on the non climate control models)
3) You need to refill your refridgerant (R134a) when your AC is not as cold as it used to be - keep in mind that even a fully charged Maxima isn't that cold when the AC is working perfectly - thats my experience when compared with other cars such as Toyotas (which have COLD AC)
1) Correct
2) When the blower motors is on 1 or 4, indirectly will not effect gas usage. Yes the a/c comp will cycle more or less depending on the pressures.
3) If your system is completely sealed, you should never have to refill your freon. Re-filling freon indicates you have a leak somewhere in the system.
04-05-2003, 08:13 AM
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Originally posted by El Niņo ohh, alright I get it now....so what about the heater, same thing? does it use up gas too?
04-08-2003, 04:25 AM
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keep in mind that even a fully charged Maxima isn't that cold when the AC is working perfectly - thats my experience when compared with other cars such as Toyotas (which have COLD AC
04-08-2003, 05:14 AM
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Re: Re: Re: A/C Running...Question
Originally posted by CandiMan
1) Correct
2) When the blower motors is on 1 or 4, indirectly will not effect gas usage. Yes the a/c comp will cycle more or less depending on the pressures.
3) If your system is completely sealed, you should never have to refill your freon. Re-filling freon indicates you have a leak somewhere in the system.
1) Correct
2) When the blower motors is on 1 or 4, indirectly will not effect gas usage. Yes the a/c comp will cycle more or less depending on the pressures.
3) If your system is completely sealed, you should never have to refill your freon. Re-filling freon indicates you have a leak somewhere in the system.
if there are no leaks.. is there another reason for this to happen?
04-08-2003, 07:02 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: A/C Running...Question
Originally posted by ZeRo MaX if there are no leaks.. is there another reason for this to happen?
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