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02-02-2010, 11:25 PM
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Air Conditioning question
Would taking off the AC pump help with gas mileage and power or am i better leaving it on?
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02-02-2010, 11:28 PM
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Re: Air Conditioning question
It should be free spinning if the A/C isnt on. so it shouldnt hurt anything.
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02-02-2010, 11:33 PM
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Re: Air Conditioning question
I never noticed any difference with the belt on or off it. Plus with the belt on it you'll have more pulling power on the PS pump (extra belt). Only real savings would be in carrying around the weight of it, but it's not much.
On the freeway I get better mileage with the windows up and the AC running than with it off and the windows down. |
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02-02-2010, 11:34 PM
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Re: Air Conditioning question
so if I take it off or leave it on it would not make a difference?
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02-02-2010, 11:35 PM
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Re: Air Conditioning question
That make sence about the PS.
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02-02-2010, 11:42 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Re: Air Conditioning question
if you got it leave it unless it seizes and you dont care about AC
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02-02-2010, 11:44 PM
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Re: Air Conditioning question
well I was going to take it off because it does not get to cold and i dont use it that often at all.
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02-03-2010, 08:06 AM
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Re: Air Conditioning question
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02-03-2010, 09:40 AM
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Re: Air Conditioning question
Ya it definatly needs to be recharged, i just was not sure if it was worth recharging or just taking it off.
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