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Old 06-07-2010, 09:29 AM   #27 (permalink)
Daox
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My normal cooling routine:

1) Jump in the car and roll down the windows until out of the parking lot. (Actually, I'll go to my car at work a few hours before hand and roll the windows down & crack the sunroof open)
2) Get on the road, windows up and adjust fan speed until comfortable.
3) If too hot (rarely the case), turn A/C on to the coldest setting and at lowest fan speed and use recirculation.
4) If still too hot, turn fan speed up until comfortable/tolerable.

By adjusting the fan speed you don't have to P&G the A/C. It will P&G itself and the car stays at a more even and comfortable temperature.
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