In my Miata with 1.6 litres- when the A/C kicks in, it's as though
someone disconnected one of the sparkplug wires! However, on a hot day
in traffic, having A/C makes driving a heck of a lot more pleasant.
Also, although going up hills may be a stuggle for the little 1.6 engine
with A/C, it manages it without a climb in engine temperature.
>>> Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca> 9/11/2006 2:26:03 PM >>>
My VW Golf does not get effected much by running the A/C. There is
absolutely no need to switch off to go up even a real steep hill
At 05:03 PM 9/11/2006, Andrew B. Lundgren wrote:
>Andrew B. Lundgren wrote:
> > RampantNM@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >> In a message dated 9/10/2006 12:48:51 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> >> lundgren@byu.net writes:
> >>
> >> You can probably pick up a modern aftermarket one, but it
> >> is going to tax your little 1.8 liter.
> >>
> >> I understand the newer compressors do not tax the engine as much
as
> >> the older piston types, and most 1.8 liter cars come with factory
AC
> >> these days. I'm afraid it's not an option, but a requirement in
my
> >> part of the country.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Everyone around here (Colorado) shuts them off when they go up
hill...
> > I have a friend with a Subaru impresa with a 2.5l. I think the
first
> > thing that is gonna wear out on his car is the A/C on/off button!
> >
> > Andrew
> >
>Well, not everyone, just some of the people with 4 bangers. Even
>modern ones.
>
>--
>Andrew
>
>
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