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Clev · 09-08-2008, 05:42 PM

Most modern cars automatically cut off the compressor at WOT, but it'd be nice to have it adjustable. I "pulse and glide" my A/C (i.e. one minute on, 3-8 minutes off, with the air set to recirculate) and I think it's been helping my numbers.

09-08-2008, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clev Wannabe greenie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 1,098 The Clunker (retired) - '90 Honda Accord EX sedan Team Honda 90 day: 29.49 mpg (US) Mountain Goat - '96 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 SuperCab 90 day: 18 mpg (US) Zippy - '10 Kymco Agility 125 90 day: 65.03 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	Most modern cars automatically cut off the compressor at WOT, but it'd be nice to have it adjustable. I "pulse and glide" my A/C (i.e. one minute on, 3-8 minutes off, with the air set to recirculate) and I think it's been helping my numbers. __________________