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mrlikemthick asked:
What would help a car not burn so much gas when running the air conditioning? In other words, if the gas consumption is awful with a (let’s just say) 307 c.i.d. engine will it “NOT” be so bad with a 350 crate motor (tuned for a nice output of horsepower) or a restored Cadillac 500 c.i.d. engine?
What are the variable specifics on whether or not an a/c compressor (or system for that matter) will take a considerable toll on a car fuel tank and mileage?
I just figure it was some kind science to the whole thing.
Ike
What would help a car not burn so much gas when running the air conditioning? In other words, if the gas consumption is awful with a (let’s just say) 307 c.i.d. engine will it “NOT” be so bad with a 350 crate motor (tuned for a nice output of horsepower) or a restored Cadillac 500 c.i.d. engine?
What are the variable specifics on whether or not an a/c compressor (or system for that matter) will take a considerable toll on a car fuel tank and mileage?
I just figure it was some kind science to the whole thing.
Ike
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No matter what the car or engine AC costs between 1-2 MPG
Comment by asccaracer — March 19, 2007 @ 3:42 am
The a/c compressor is powered by a belt that is turned by the motor.The drag on the engine that this compressor creates is known as parasitic drag.A smaller engine would be more susceptible to it’s affects,but it will be slightly noticable in fuel consumption reguardless of engine displacement or horsepower rating.
Comment by clhen37 — March 20, 2007 @ 11:17 pm
No matter what Eng. gas or Diesel, large or small you going to lose between 8 and 15% horse power.
Comment by sidecar0 — March 21, 2007 @ 4:53 am