Why does a car drive slower with a/c on?
08-26-2007, 02:29 PM
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Why does a car drive slower with a/c on?
might be a stupid question. But why does a car drive slower and weaker when the a/c is on?
When ever I go test drive cars even when its hot i turn the ac off. Haha the salesmen gets hot
When ever I go test drive cars even when its hot i turn the ac off. Haha the salesmen gets hot
08-26-2007, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CKit,Aug 26 2007, 02:32 PM
More drivetrain loss because you're using the engine to drive other things?
I think some cars temporarily suspend the AC when at WOT.
I think some cars temporarily suspend the AC when at WOT.
08-26-2007, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec_Ops2087,Aug 26 2007, 03:02 PM
Yes
08-26-2007, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by curiouz_G,Aug 26 2007, 03:46 PM
^^ dont know why that made me laugh so hard
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I had a HUGE friend bum a ride to get gas one time. I couldn't let go of the clutch starting out until around 1500-2000rpm :0! Good thing I didn't have to take him far or he would have ruined my seats.
08-27-2007, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by espelirS2K,Aug 26 2007, 04:37 PM
I had a HUGE friend bum a ride to get gas one time. I couldn't let go of the clutch starting out until around 1500-2000rpm :0! Good thing I didn't have to take him far or he would have ruined my seats.
08-27-2007, 08:26 AM
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as i recall the early cars actually had a passenger weight limit (in the manual)... dont recall what it was, and never been a problem for me-
do the new cars have a weight limit in the manual??
(and to answer the original question, its cause the a/c compressor is not engaged with the a/c is off and it is when the a/c is on- so you will notice a drop in power with it on... just another reason to never put the top up!!)
do the new cars have a weight limit in the manual??
(and to answer the original question, its cause the a/c compressor is not engaged with the a/c is off and it is when the a/c is on- so you will notice a drop in power with it on... just another reason to never put the top up!!)