A/C vs MPG test: impact of air conditioning on fuel economy (2015 Nissan Micra)

[tyronasauras]

I put a plastic stick on bump as a guide just below the a/c switch and the vent switch so I don't have to look down at them when driving. It becomes a habit pretty quick. Air on decel, vent on accel. Being warm is a good reminder.

I also keep a garden hose next to my car and hose it off prior to departure. It helps reduce the temps of getting in a hot car and the temptation to run the a/C at initial launch. I have also really reduced the number of commercial car washes which has also been a big savings.

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by tyronasauras

30,000 used smart phones a week in and cant find enough uses to repurpose them. ... we have been playing with making a USBI/O port that could control a relay.

Going OT, but that sounds really cool!

[dirtydave]

Originally Posted by tyronasauras

My buddy was the CEO at ReCellular and gets about 30,000 used smart phones a week in and cant find enough uses to repurpose them.

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[PaleMelanesian]

Originally Posted by tyronasauras

I also keep a garden hose next to my car and hose it off prior to departure. It helps reduce the temps of getting in a hot car and the temptation to run the a/C at initial launch. I have also really reduced the number of commercial car washes which has also been a big savings.

Nice idea! It would depend on having clean/pure water. With my water supply, that would leave a nice mineral film on the car in short order.