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Originally Posted by dshelman
I would add that taking the climate control out of Auto when your intent is to heat the car should also save power and increase fuel economy as others have posted that auto still runs the A/C compressor.
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I have left the climate control on both the Ody and the Sub out of AUTO mode since fall. The results for the Ody has been approximately a 10%-15% increase in mileage (19MPG-->21-22MPG). However, the Sub has been unaffected. I think the massive amounts of torque produced by the engine can easily handle the load that the compressor creates.
Stephane,
Thank you for the hints. I will be able to test them out in a few more weeks.
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L RES & NAV - Desert Rock Metallic
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid NAV - Magnetic Pearl
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser - Black Cherry (First Toyota, Third non-Honda)