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07-02-2013, 09:37 AM | #16 |
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I live in Texas, my ac will be on.
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07-02-2013, 10:46 AM | #17 |
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All I know is that no matter what, after about 260 miles, I'd better be finding a gas station.
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07-02-2013, 11:34 AM | #18 |
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In Phoenix this time of year, windows up-a/c off = death. Windows down-a/c off just means a slower death.
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07-02-2013, 11:47 AM | #19 |
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I drive often for work and trips. I have noticed that windows up/down ac on/off doesn't make the biggest difference.
The biggest difference I have noticed is 63/68 seems to be the sweet spot (for me at least) I have averaged over 24mpg at those speeds with A/C on or off. I usually drive 73-80 on trips and i will average about 21 that way. I think windows down at highway speeds does effect the MPG but in all honesty it might effect it 1mpg or about 16 miles when I fill up. (I never have put more then 17 gallons in filling up)
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07-02-2013, 11:58 AM | #20 |
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I'll say it again. I was shocked by the lack of wind entering the cabin under 50 mph. A pleasant surprise after I picked her up. My bet is that the effect with windows down is fairly negligible.
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07-02-2013, 12:07 PM | #21 |
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Mythbusters debunked it. They did a test that showed almost no difference at all on a pick up.
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07-02-2013, 12:14 PM | #22 |
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Highway miles windows down a/c off I have averaged a higher mpg than with a/c on, until recently I hadn't touched my a/c but with temps above 110 things are changing.
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07-02-2013, 12:59 PM | #23 |
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Google Mythbusters, they went through this. Their outcome was it was a draw.
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07-02-2013, 01:22 PM | #25 |
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You dont have to do some extensive test over time.
On a flat road, cruise control on, reset your MPG with the a/c off. Drive for a few miles, 2-5 miles should be enough, write down the number. Turn the A/C on, reset MPG, and drive the same distance. There you go. Ive done this, and having the A/C on made a small difference |
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07-02-2013, 02:31 PM | #27 |
yes, I care. And I was asking the community if they had knowledge on the subject not opinions.
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07-02-2013, 04:08 PM | #28 |
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I can't believe this is even an argument right now.
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