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At low speeds, AC uses more gas than driving with the windows open or closed. As speed increases, the additional drag from windows opened for ventilation uses more gas (drag increases rapidly with speed), and the break-even point comes around fifty mph. From that point upward, keeping the windows closed and using the AC actually saves gas.
Overall, however, the small saving is not worth the discomfort of driving in traffic while hot, regardless of the speed.
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Does air conditioning waste the car battery or gasoline?
Driving the AC compressor puts additional load on the motor and reduces gas mileage.
Does a car use up more gas when ac is running?
yes, because the ac runs off the engine and puts more stress on your engine and has to work harder.(work hard waste gas)
How much gas will you waste driving for 30 mins?
Depends on your car, the load you were carrying, your speed, your driving style, traffic conditions, whether or not you were using aircon etc. Apart from all that, if your journey was totally necessary (eg an ambulance to save a life), the gas used could hardly be described as waste.
Does driving over 55 mph affect gas mileage?
well, yeah. so does running the ac, or having unnecessary weight in your car
What consumes more gas driving on a highway with air conditioning or driving on a highway with the windows down?
Usually driving with the ac on will use more gas, but its a very small difference and i'd say just use whichever is more comfortable to you. Tests in the UK have prooved that in all cases It is more economical to use the A/C
What waste gas do plants release?
Plants release oxygen as a waste gas.
Name one gas that will be a waste gas?
Carbon dioxide is a common waste gas that is produced as a byproduct of combustion processes and cellular respiration.
Does a Chevy Silverado waste gas?
Yes, it does. All American trucks waste gas.
Does driving fast save you gas?
no, it wastes gas by driving fast.
Does a gas fireplace save or waste fuel?
waste it.
Do you get better gas mileage with ac on or windows open?
This was answered on an episode of Mythbusters, you get better gas mileage with the AC on.
Why does my car waste more gas than usual and turn off while im driving?
Could be many reasons, I would start with a complete tune up.
