Should I remove my AC?
#1
Should I remove my AC?
I never use my air conditioner.
How much do you think it weighs?
Someone suggested it is about 100 lbs.
I'd never consider leaving 100 lbs of junk in my trunk all the time.
That would waste too much gas.
Do you imagine removing it could be in any way harmful to the car?
Would it void my warranty?
What if I had the dealer remove it?
How much do you think it weighs?
Someone suggested it is about 100 lbs.
I'd never consider leaving 100 lbs of junk in my trunk all the time.
That would waste too much gas.
Do you imagine removing it could be in any way harmful to the car?
Would it void my warranty?
What if I had the dealer remove it?
Last edited by kenny; 08-20-2006 at 02:26 PM.
#4
Re: Should I remove my AC?
How much time and money will it cost to have the A/C removed, and how much is the lack of A/C going to hurt the resale value later on? I wonder whether the potential fuel savings can come close to these other costs.
#5
Re: Should I remove my AC?
I think saving gas is wonderful, but I also think it gets to a point where it is a little extreme.
If you are sitting in sweat in your car just to save a couple dollars, that is a little strange to me.
I like saving money but I also like to be comfortable and not melt. I can't stand to take a shower and then go sit in my car and sweat to death.
Besides, turning off the AC (in my opinon) doesnt save THAT much gas, especially if you are rolling down the windows because then that just causes drag on your car.
Here is a great link where they tested the 'tips' on what really saves gas...
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fueleconomy/articles/106842/article.html#test4
If you are wanting to remove your AC, does that mean when others ride with you, you make them sweat too?
-Morgan
If you are sitting in sweat in your car just to save a couple dollars, that is a little strange to me.
I like saving money but I also like to be comfortable and not melt. I can't stand to take a shower and then go sit in my car and sweat to death.
Besides, turning off the AC (in my opinon) doesnt save THAT much gas, especially if you are rolling down the windows because then that just causes drag on your car.
Here is a great link where they tested the 'tips' on what really saves gas...
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fueleconomy/articles/106842/article.html#test4
If you are wanting to remove your AC, does that mean when others ride with you, you make them sweat too?
-Morgan
#6
Re: Should I remove my AC?
I think the defroster uses the AC. Not sure how/if that would work if you removed the AC. I imagine you would have to re-work defrost to just use the fan. It would be less effective than using the AC, I bet.
#7
Re: Should I remove my AC?
AC does help defog for sure. I wouldn't have a car without AC even if it rarely got used.
Same goes for 4wd on trucks that need to be on boat ramps or in snow. I rarely use 4wd but is sure is great when you need it!
Same goes for 4wd on trucks that need to be on boat ramps or in snow. I rarely use 4wd but is sure is great when you need it!
#8
Re: Should I remove my AC?
I'm trying to remember if I ever use defrost here where I live in Souther California.
I don't think so.
I live and work near the beach.
The weather is very mild.
I park in a garage at home and at work.
I almost never use my car for other purposes.
I just can't see lugging around 100 pounds if it is needed once or twice a year, it that.
YMMV.
I don't think so.
I live and work near the beach.
The weather is very mild.
I park in a garage at home and at work.
I almost never use my car for other purposes.
I just can't see lugging around 100 pounds if it is needed once or twice a year, it that.
YMMV.
#9
Re: Should I remove my AC?
Originally Posted by kenny
I'm trying to remember if I ever use defrost here where I live in Souther California.
I don't think so.
I live and work near the beach.
The weather is very mild.
I park in a garage at home and at work.
I almost never use my car for other purposes.
I just can't see lugging around 100 pounds if it is needed once or twice a year, it that.
YMMV.
I don't think so.
I live and work near the beach.
The weather is very mild.
I park in a garage at home and at work.
I almost never use my car for other purposes.
I just can't see lugging around 100 pounds if it is needed once or twice a year, it that.
YMMV.
-Morgan