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Old 05-28-2012, 01:18 PM   #431 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Warmer temperatures sure help the mileage!
Not when the rather sudden heat makes you reach for the AC button

It also shows how much power the AC system is really using.
Engine load @ idle goes from 18-19 to 30-35 % with AC on.
Idle fuel consumption during engine-on coasts is about twice what it is without AC.

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