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08-09-2006, 02:48 PM

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Re: Hybrids Can Still Give Good Mileage In the Heat

You can reduce the load induced by any belt-driven AC compressor by manually cycling it off while the engine is in a heavy load condition such as accelerating or climbing hills. Turn it on while at cruising speed, going downhill or slowing down and the MPG loss becomes manageable.

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