does running the AC burn up alot of fuel in the G? - Page 4 - G35Driver

Jul 11, 2008 | 05:53 PM

#46

siggy

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Originally Posted by in2win

On the freeway you can hardly tell the difference with the air on as far as mpg, however on the street the loss is much more apparent. Starting and stopping with the air on takes more power because the car makes less power. I got awesome gas mileage on the way to vegas with the air on...

I was taught in auto shop back in highschool that air is better for city cause when your stopped it keeps you idle higher and in return prevents running too rich, but technology has changed alot since then so I could be wrong.

Jul 25, 2008 | 03:08 PM

#47

Woblin_Goblin

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Originally Posted by ninous26

The myth busters test proved that it wasn't a big difference... The car that ran around the track with the windows down lasted 7 miles longer than the car that used AC the whole time.

I haven't seen that episode. It probably varies from vehicle to vehicle. Cars with a low coefficient of drag like the G might yield different results.

Jul 25, 2008 | 04:46 PM

#48

O HELLA JDM

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mythbusters FTW

under 55 windows down... over 55 i try to live with just the fan...if it gets to hot **** it... AC on.... just use the econ button...it helps a little

Jul 25, 2008 | 05:20 PM

#49

NyG35fL

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Originally Posted by lov3rboy408

The Heat make you = Sweat, your ***** stink, Dizzy, and hit somebody after??
is it worth it save couple bucks?

i leave the windows down all the time, if you dont like it, the hell outta my car

Jul 25, 2008 | 05:45 PM

#50

Mr Inkredibul

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Originally Posted by CreativeDesignZ

u bought a G35...a LUXURY car, if its hot out then drive with the a/c on. Or just dont go out to lunch one time during the week and then theres the xtra money u woulda spent on the gas. cmon threads like this are rediculous. if you cant make the observation yourself about the gas mileage being worse then u shouldnt have to ask.

What ridiculous is that you drive a G35 but can't spell ridiculous