0
The air conditioning compressor is belt driven from the engine. While compressor is on it adds another load to the engine. Therefore; yes it does require additional fuel to be used to compensate for the additional engine load.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is it more fuel efficient to use Air Conditioning in the car?
no, actually, it takes fuel to use the a/c. Another thought ... with the windows closed, there is less air drag, which then makes the car more aerodynamic.
Use of exhaust gases for automobile air conditioning?
No use for exhaust in car air conditioning
Why does air conditioning use more fuel?
Because the air conditioning compressor, is run from a pulley off of the engine. This puts an additional load on the engine, which causes more fuel to be used.
What do a cars have now that they didn't use to have?
Air-Conditioning. Mirrors. Fuel Injection. ......
What was the first car with air conditioning?
Cadillac Motor Car Division in April of 1953
How many miles can you go after the low fuel light comes on in your Hyundai accent?
The answer is very subjective to your car. I have a pretty new car and it goes easily for 20 miles, if you don't use air conditioning.
How much more fuel does an engine use when the car air conditioning is on?
Because of the "drag" caused with windows down, it is usually more beneficial to drive with the windows up and the air on. For more information, check out HowSTuffWorks.com.
Is it safe to use propane in a car air condition system?
NO! You would never put propane in an air conditioning system! For air conditioning to work it needs FREON. Depending on your car you need to find out what kind of freon it requires, as well.
Is air conditioning bad for the atmosphere?
Remember that air conditioning is powered by electricity. How that electricity is made will determine its affect on the atmosphere. If it comes from Solar or Wind power, there is no effect. If it comes from Fossil Fuel, there are Greenhouse Gases given off. Nuclear power has its own set of issues. If the AC is in your car, then you will use more fuel, and emit more greenhouse gases as exhaust.
How do you use of map sensor in car?
The MAP sensor measures air flow for your car's computer. The computer uses air flow to set fuel flow for the correct fuel/air mixture.
What does a Lincoln town car use for air conditioning refrigirent?
1994 and earlier use R-12 1995 and later model years use R143A
Do Australians use air conditioning?
yes.
