VanceLancaster

I was driving my car on the highway this morning ranging between speeds of 80 and 100 when it appeared that smoke began to come from the AC vents. NOt thick smoke but almost like a mist. IS it safe to drive the car hard while the air conditioning is turned on?

cdelena

Normally this is just water vapor from a combination of temperature and humidity conditions. I have seen it on a number of cars and it is nothing to worry about.

KenGPW

Spooled

I never run th AC. Isn't it true that there is a 15% power loss or some miniscule powerloss from running the AC?

natedoggs2k

Oh yeah. You can feel it!

speed4tu

Yes, I would say at least 15% power loss in the S2k. You can feel it kick on when you hit the AC button. Thats fine though, I would still use it if it took 40%, as I HATE riding in a hot car.

YELOSCREAMER

[QUOTE]Originally posted by VanceLancaster
I was driving my car on the highway this morning ranging between speeds of 80 and 100 when it appeared that smoke began to come from the AC vents.

papa5murf

It happens to me too.... nothing to worry about.

MattG

It is also usually a good idea to run the a/c at least once a week to keep it in good working order.

vvtli78k

humid conditions, not to worry