It was a blistering 60 Degrees F outside (in Colorado) so I had to turn on the A/C. Didn't notice any difference in gas mileage or engine revving but I was on the highway. Since this will be my first Summer with a Bimmer, I was wondering if you veterans noticed any effects on the vehicle when driving with the A/C on. Did the gas mileage suffer dramatically and is degraded performance noticeable in city driving?
driving with A/C on
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well, as far as my experiences are concerned i did nor notice any changes. gas mileage...no cause it is always a little high ![[hihi]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_hihi.gif "Hi Hi [hihi]")
and performance wise i did not recognize any thing either.
i wouldn´t mind the A/C on while driving, especially as your car has enough power to compensate that little a/c unit.
and performance wise i did not recognize any thing either.i wouldn´t mind the A/C on while driving, especially as your car has enough power to compensate that little a/c unit.
Use your a/c all the time even in winter (if you get those over there) I'm in the UK and my a/c is on permanantly in my 535IA sport and my wife has hers perm on in her Z3. In the winter time you will have the joy of virtually instant clear window and they'll stay that way. There's an old addage wher a/c is concerned....if you don't use it, you'll break it 'cos the seals dry out and that's when it becomes expensive....enjoy your a/c ALL year round.
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- the air conditioning system actually removes humidity from the air before cooling or heating it in order to keep the windows from steaming.
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