A/C leave it on always?
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Melting Slicks
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A/C leave it on always?
Now I'm doubting.... I was asked if I turn on my car with the A/C on. I said I always leave it alone, so ... Yeah, It's on when turning it on...
his advice was 'no, you shouldn't'
Not good for the car.
I don't have a clear explanation of why but this person drives a brand new C6!
Your input to this would help me learn more about what's best for the car. Thanks
his advice was 'no, you shouldn't'
Not good for the car.I don't have a clear explanation of why but this person drives a brand new C6!
Your input to this would help me learn more about what's best for the car. Thanks
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I leave mine in auto; I don't see why it is an issue. The A/C compressor is not always engaged and I would guess during the initial start up it is not.
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I keep the AC on only when needed. I always start the car first and then turn on the climate control when needed. I only have the AC switched on when necessary... I don't like the way the system constantly uses the AC compressor when all you need is the vents working.
The compressor is a wear item... it also reduces MPG... I understand that these units are more efficient and don't consume much power... but why have it engaged when its not needed...
Its easy enough to switch on the AC when I need to de-humidify or cool the car down... I had the manual system in my 99 and prefer that to the automatic system in my 04...
The compressor is a wear item... it also reduces MPG... I understand that these units are more efficient and don't consume much power... but why have it engaged when its not needed...
Its easy enough to switch on the AC when I need to de-humidify or cool the car down... I had the manual system in my 99 and prefer that to the automatic system in my 04...
Drifting
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Originally Posted by C5~Missle
I don't like the way the system constantly uses the AC compressor when all you need is the vents working.
How do you engage the 'vents' without the compressor coming on? I never have been able to figure out how that works, as there are plenty of times, I could get by with only outside air coming in simply from the forward motion of the vette traveling down the road.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Houston TX
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Originally Posted by MagikDraggin
How do you engage the 'vents' without the compressor coming on? I never have been able to figure out how that works, as there are plenty of times, I could get by with only outside air coming in simply from the forward motion of the vette traveling down the road.
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Originally Posted by speedy-vet
Now I'm doubting.... I was asked if I turn on my car with the A/C on. I said I always leave it alone, so ... Yeah, It's on when turning it on...
his advice was 'no, you shouldn't' Not good for the car.
Your input to this would help me learn more about what's best for the car. Thanks
his advice was 'no, you shouldn't'
Not good for the car.Your input to this would help me learn more about what's best for the car. Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont
Originally Posted by speedy-vet
You mean you only want the vent? I previously posted this question and learned here that when both bottons are ON (A/C & vent) just press the A/C button for 2 sec's and it goes off. The only light on is the Vent button and the A/C will not come on.
RonJ ....
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Originally Posted by RonJ
I never knew that!!!!!
RonJ ....
RonJ ....
I never knew that either.....but now I do. Thanks to those who are 'in the know' about such things.
TWO thumbs up for you guys
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Burning Brakes
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From: Charleston, SC South Carolina
Originally Posted by lemansbleu2004
I keep mine turned off when the top is down! Duh!
Not sure why but if i do have my air on, i always turn it off before getting out of the car...
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by lemansbleu2004
I keep mine turned off when the top is down! Duh!
Not sure why but if i do have my air on, i always turn it off before getting out of the car...
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I don't switch the A/C off on my car when I shut it down. So, when it starts back up, whatever setting it was on comes back on.
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Originally Posted by C5~Missle
I keep the AC on only when needed. I always start the car first and then turn on the climate control when needed. I only have the AC switched on when necessary... I don't like the way the system constantly uses the AC compressor when all you need is the vents working.
The compressor is a wear item... it also reduces MPG... I understand that these units are more efficient and don't consume much power... but why have it engaged when its not needed...
Its easy enough to switch on the AC when I need to de-humidify or cool the car down... I had the manual system in my 99 and prefer that to the automatic system in my 04...
The compressor is a wear item... it also reduces MPG... I understand that these units are more efficient and don't consume much power... but why have it engaged when its not needed...
Its easy enough to switch on the AC when I need to de-humidify or cool the car down... I had the manual system in my 99 and prefer that to the automatic system in my 04...
Maybe it's my imagination, but I can perceive the power difference with and without the compressor engaged.