/data/photo/2021/11/15/6191b9ad49105.jpg "Myth or Fact, Driving Without AC Can Save Fuel More?")
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Disabling aka air conditioning air conditioner (AC), is one of the ways that until now is believed to be able to save money fuel current car drive.
However, there are still many questions about the truth and there are pros and cons. Many think that this is just a myth, because efficient driving depends on various factors.
In response to this, Nissan & Datsun Specialist Auto Headquarters Owner Anom Budi Prasetiyo said that in certain circumstances turning off the air conditioner could save fuel consumption.
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“It is possible to turn off the air conditioner so that fuel consumption becomes more efficient, by driving the AC compressor it takes from the engine speed,” said Anom KOMPAS.comTuesday (26/7/2022).
“If all the engine power is used only to carry the burden of the vehicle, without a compressor that is burdensome, of course, fuel consumption will be more efficient,” he continued.
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However, Anom said, it applies only when the vehicle is in the city, which does not require high speed.
According to him, usually this method can be used in cities that have quality, fresh air, minimal pollution, such as forest areas, or villages.
“But if it’s used on toll roads, turning off the air conditioner isn’t effective, right, because the vehicle can’t actually move freely because aerodynamic vehicles are reduced by opening the car windows, “said Anom.
He further explained that the average fuel consumption will be inferior to a speeding car with the windows closed, because the aerodynamics of the vehicle pretty much determine how effectively the vehicle moves.
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So, in an effort to save fuel consumption, it is not using AC or not that is the benchmark, but how drivers can find gaps in increasing fuel consumption efficiency.
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