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goalie1950 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,390 Points:1,292,420 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:09:13 AM Ignore goalie1950 Report Abuse With the cost of gas these days, a better way to conserve it or at least get more miles per gallon would be a huge plus for motorists. Visit Hannibal Courier-Post for full article

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With the cost of gas these days, a better way to conserve it or at least get more miles per gallon would be a huge plus for motorists.

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carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,221 Points:326,010 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 12:17:34 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse use when needed
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,221 Points:326,010 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 12:17:33 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse use when needed
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,233 Points:691,300 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 11:55:30 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse I save fuel by planning my trips, ACcelerating slowly, and driving efficiently. If it's nice weather and not too noisy I roll the windows down a bit. With the sweltering heat and humidity we have in Houston; the AC is on.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,335 Points:1,239,425 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 10:03:17 AM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Who decides whether or not to turn on the A/C based on mileage?
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,510 Points:530,435 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:28:42 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse If it is not swelteringly hot (temps above 90 degrees Farenheit), crank down the windows a bit will induce less drag. I can't see that as being less fuel efficient than having the AC on, no matter what vehicle you drive.
heydano67 Champion Author California Posts:1,646 Points:353,535 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 12:30:50 AM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse nice, frosty A/C
bl626 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:824 Points:242,355 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:30:48 PM Ignore bl626 Report Abuse if it's not too hot why bother with A/C? but when you're cruising at 70 mph having windows open... it also all depends on the car's ventilation.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,492 Points:600,445 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:08:54 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse windows for me on slow, especially stop & go, surface street cruising.
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,311 Points:565,845 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:14:18 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse If gas is lost either way, then its a NON ISSUE. Moving on...
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,877 Points:643,515 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:21:46 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse These days it's the AC.
dave27johnson Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,784 Points:404,915 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:25:25 PM Ignore dave27johnson Report Abuse A/c wins over windows.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:7,530 Points:1,782,600 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:10:52 PM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Use A/C to keep cool on the highway, but don't speed excessively which only wastes gas.
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,295 Points:650,210 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:51:53 PM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse AC with the window down......................like a cool breeze with fresh air
Lugi1967 Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,768 Points:998,245 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:29:52 PM Ignore Lugi1967 Report Abuse AC has it purpose: to keep cool
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,800 Points:638,275 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 5:02:13 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse We opt for the A/C; helps us keep our 'cool' while driving
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,465 Points:1,552,775 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 4:33:46 PM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse On a very hot day, you are better off using the A/C.
evowner Champion Author Salem Posts:2,157 Points:354,355 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 4:24:49 PM Ignore evowner Report Abuse I always wondered about that!
FJCruiserCA All-Star Author California Posts:517 Points:324,300 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:43:01 PM Ignore FJCruiserCA Report Abuse You gotta do what you gotta do. If it is too hot, protect yourself. It is not worth killing oneself for a few MPG.
Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,499 Points:730,285 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 1:31:29 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Shut up and dance. To each his/her own.
leeac Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,576 Points:429,905 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 12:47:22 PM Ignore leeac Report Abuse Using the ac is part of driving like listening to the radio
FortVancouver01 Champion Author Washington Posts:1,160 Points:284,495 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 12:04:28 PM Ignore FortVancouver01 Report Abuse I like the fresh air and an open window at low speeds.
voyagerkim All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:620 Points:170,885 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 11:25:56 AM Ignore voyagerkim Report Abuse Hmm, interesting! - If either way is fine, I'll still stick with windows down for lower speeds up to 45 mph and A/C for Freeway or 50+ mph.
northeast2 Champion Author New York Posts:3,849 Points:1,007,200 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 11:09:34 AM Ignore northeast2 Report Abuse I'll use the A/C on a highway when I can put the car on cruise control.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,496 Points:1,826,640 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 11:08:51 AM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse It is hard in the South to do without AC.
bisonjim Champion Author Florida Posts:1,035 Points:202,250 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 11:07:03 AM Ignore bisonjim Report Abuse Add the drag of a convertible, with the top down! [Edited by: bisonjim at 7/27/2012 2:08:02 PM EST]
BigTruc All-Star Author Memphis Posts:947 Points:776,740 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:53:51 AM Ignore BigTruc Report Abuse Keep the ac on.
bwatchingu Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,730 Points:597,720 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:49:27 AM Ignore bwatchingu Report Abuse When hot to me,A/C on.
sedonaJ All-Star Author Arizona Posts:611 Points:196,595 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:19:35 AM Ignore sedonaJ Report Abuse Az summer = AC on
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,417 Points:359,730 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:12:01 AM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse I use A/C to avoid certain death here in Houston.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:709 Points:223,720 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:09:29 AM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse If it's hot, the A/C is on.
K9LO Champion Author North Dakota Posts:2,664 Points:539,980 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 10:08:22 AM Ignore K9LO Report Abuse AC went on with vacation trip
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:54:34 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse mythbusters did this one.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,924 Points:1,011,645 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:52:37 AM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse I don't care. If it's hot, A/C goes on.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,176 Points:714,660 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:45:10 AM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Leave you're AC off if you wish, but not me!
Goody2317 All-Star Author Wilmington Posts:680 Points:617,155 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:44:27 AM Ignore Goody2317 Report Abuse I will use the windows, as long as the humidity is not so bad. When the humidity makes it too sticky, the AC goes on.
fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,095 Points:680,590 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:38:44 AM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse A/C was invented so I am going to use it.
Cothrom Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,741 Points:721,680 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:31:19 AM Ignore Cothrom Report Abuse By todays technology, you will probably lose 1 or 2 mpg with either your windows down at 60 mph or windows up with AC on. If temp is above 90 degrees, it almost seems a no brainer, but I may be wrong 8-)
Dr Gas Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:358,080 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:21:23 AM Ignore Dr Gas Report Abuse To the person who posted farther down that thinks having the heat on uses MORE gas - It's doesn't. Come on that was TOO funny!
Dr Gas Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:358,080 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:19:28 AM Ignore Dr Gas Report Abuse Old news and bad info at he end. It's been proven that pickups should drive with the tagegate UP to save gas! Check out Mythbusters if you think I'm wrong.
bandannaman Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,849 Points:365,610 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:06:21 AM Ignore bandannaman Report Abuse Enough already, be FREE to do what you want!
PCollen Sophomore Author Florida Posts:192 Points:47,760 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 9:02:27 AM Ignore PCollen Report Abuse I usually drive around town with the windows down and A/C off, unless it gets unbearably hot (which it often does in Central FL). On the highway, its windows up and sunroof open in the mornings and tolerably hot afternoons. But in Summers 90+ afternoon temp, the A/C goes on once I get up to 70 mph. If I wait till I get up to speed to activate the A/C, I see very little difference in my fuel economy.
Rich1430 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:760 Points:254,920 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:59:45 AM Ignore Rich1430 Report Abuse What is the use of doing these studies. They are waste of time. A waste of their time doing studies like this and a waste of my time reading it. Nobody agrees on anything. I did not learn anything from reading this.
memo81 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,328 Points:440,500 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:57:09 AM Ignore memo81 Report Abuse ok
lesabreAZ Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,681 Points:409,530 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:55:45 AM Ignore lesabreAZ Report Abuse Got the AC-490 in my buick, thats the speed and the temperature
md11capt Champion Author Denver Posts:3,553 Points:707,405 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:48:51 AM Ignore md11capt Report Abuse My pick-up uses A/C-260.
jodybull All-Star Author El Paso Posts:767 Points:140,880 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:36:24 AM Ignore jodybull Report Abuse Just consume whatever you want! Our politicians do!
TripleHs Champion Author Austin Posts:3,355 Points:915,140 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:36:01 AM Ignore TripleHs Report Abuse Is that so? Those "studies" conflict each other. Do whatever you feel right.
ontheroadBC Sophomore Author British Columbia Posts:157 Points:229,335 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:31:45 AM Ignore ontheroadBC Report Abuse unless there are better transit systems around the world people will take their cars, and if its hot ya need the air conditioner on.
eye-spy Champion Author Quebec Posts:4,568 Points:2,413,845 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:23:21 AM Ignore eye-spy Report Abuse "humblepie" I could not have said it better.
investmentdr Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,003 Points:1,450,825 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:18:49 AM Ignore investmentdr Report Abuse don't know about their "study" but I know my mpg declines in winter and summer, and I drive with the windows open and ac/heat off whenever bearable