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Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by keezy125(m): 2:00pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
i drive c 180 and i always drive with my air condition ON. So i need to know if there is any side effect on that, apart from the fuel consumption. 1 Like |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by correctyourself(m): 2:05pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
keezy125: Don't leave it too long when packed, but when driving no effect. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by keezy125(m): 2:45pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
ok.... thnks |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by honmusa(m): 3:30pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
compressor is a considerable big load on the engine and dmyour engine need to work relatively harder to accommodate this extra load and still maintain the same performance .This extra load on the engine will result to increase in rate of wear and tear in the engine compared to engine without compressor load .The effect will even been more if the engine lack the necessary maintance requirement. I will advice you only use the AC when necessary and adhere to schedule maintaince standard required for the car. 45 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by abere888: 5:03pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
keezy125:No, it has no effect on the engine but it consumes fuel ⛽ 9 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by thefakestan: 5:04pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Wait let me call Daura Actually it depends, it's an extra load on the engine especially when driving slowly or when the car is not in motion , but if u are already driving fast on the highway maybe somewhere above abt 60km/h it doesn't matter anymore as long as ur car is in good shape and well maintained, even on fuel consumption. ThefakeStan 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by kennyman2000(m): 5:05pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Lemme learn. 1 Like |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by lonelydora: 5:05pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
I'm here to learn |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Harmored(m): 5:06pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
At all |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by nickxtra(m): 5:06pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Gazzuz, pls come to his rescue |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Walexz02(m): 5:08pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Just make sure you do your normal maintenance.. The effect will be minimal and negligible . And please don't on the Ac when the car is not in motion, that too I think would help. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Marshallian(m): 5:10pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Lemme think about it..... |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by moscobabs(m): 5:11pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
it surely have effect on engine.. it makes engine work more than normal . beside I don't think u need put on your Ac all the time. 2 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Temidayo9(m): 5:12pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
abere888:What makes it consume more fuel, is just because AC is consider as load to engine=more workdone. 2 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by kennethchidi(m): 5:13pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Wait!!!!..................................................Continue! Don't think so if you adhere to d maintenance rules of the car. I blow my car ac everytime,and my car no dey dull in performance,but I take maintenance seriously. |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by surreal15(m): 5:18pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
thefakestan:until you need such useful information... |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nicepoker(m): 5:19pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Make Use of wall fan. Stop using ur car AC. BTW. Blow ur AC no problem. Just fill tank that's all. |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nicepoker(m): 5:21pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Make Use of wall fan. Stop using ur car AC. BTW. Blow ur AC no problem. Just fill tank that's all.. |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by tkovie2002(m): 5:22pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
I don't think it has any effect whatsoever. The manufacturer of the car must have factored in the load of an air conditioner on the engine and made sure that the engine is capable of running even at full capacity with A/C on without having any effects as long as proper maintenance is done before selling to consumers. Most of us in Nigeria don't even run our engine to full capacity due to traffic jams and bad roads so that shouldn't be an issue. I feel the "increased wear and tear" of an engine due to constant use of air conditioner is an unfounded Nigerian idea. 55 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by bettercreature(m): 5:23pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
honmusa:Exactly! 2 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by bettercreature(m): 5:24pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
tkovie2002:You actually dont know anything 4 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by mite: 5:25pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
When proper maintenance is carried out occasionally on your car, driving with the AC on would only consume fuel at the manufacturers specifications/rates. When you notice high fuel consumption whenever you use th AC, then your car need to undergo proper maintenance. For more info; Tulz Auto MRS filling station, 85 Muritala Mohammed way, Citiway, Yaba, Lagos (almost opp the Presbyterian Church) Http://allcarstuffs..com |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 5:28pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
keezy125: I drive that car also ..Benz build one of the best engines ever known to mankind and one thing you should realise is that the engine isvtiugh and rugged and also strong. AC doesn't affect the engine at all .... We are talking if Benz not these cheap Japanese cars So how do you enjoy the handling C180 is just a bad ass Benz 4 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 5:29pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
bettercreature: He is correct and its you that's doesn't know nada bro 37 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by eaglechild: 5:36pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
abere888:Actually in the city where you have stop and go traffic this maybe true, but on the highway you will save more fuel if your glass is wound up with the AC on than down with the AC off. The aerodynamics of the car are best suited to conserve fuel when the glass is up esp at higher speeds. 18 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by holluwai(m): 5:39pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
IkpuMmadu: Thank you o, he should have said what he knows instead. 3 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by R0ckefeller: 5:40pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Yes it have effect on the car engine(but if the car is properly maintained no effect) turning on the ac means the engine need to put out more power and putting out more power makes the car consume more fuel. |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by wristbangle: 5:47pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
I am here to learn. ![]() |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Dottore: 5:51pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by 4C2215131: 5:51pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
What I noticed in my former car was a slight shudder when the AC comes on. Naturally, I investigated the issue and fixed it. With my present car ( Benz BTW), I feel and see no effect whatsoever though I am very fastidious when it comes to maintenance and er, it is an AMG! 5 Likes |
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 5:56pm On Feb 21, 2016 |
For those that said it is a problem can you post a link to any car manufacturing website or anywhere where the manufacturer ssys so? Quakes everywhere! @op you better go to Benz official site and ask better still send their customer care an email to that effect rather than relying on road side mechanics, afterall the internet has bridged the gap between not knowning and knowning where to source for info. 5 Likes |
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