Ethanol and gas mileage

[inuvik]

How come you didnt want the compressor running all the time? Im curious.

Turning on the AC is a very effective way to decrease mpg’s. I just recharged my system and the compressor is much quieter. But I only use the compressor during the winter to assist in defrosting the windows. Never need AC here, 80 degrees F would be a blistering hot day here on the Oregon Coast.

[Mark]

How come you didnt want the compressor running all the time? Im curious.

I only use central air in my home 3 to 4 months of the year. You can sense an instant drain on the engine when the A/C is on. I haven't used the A/C in my car since last August or early September. I could say the same about my home.

I love the manual temperature controls on the lower end 2017+ models. For me, it's an upgrade!

Why would you want the A/C compressor running all the time? Just curious.

[Eggman]

Hey Mark you might want to run your AC periodically to distribute lubricant and maintain seals. I'm pretty sure this is mentioned in the Owner's Manual.

But I'm with you I don't use mine much at all. I better run mine today haha.

[Mark]

Hey Mark you might want to run your AC periodically to distribute lubricant and maintain seals. I'm pretty sure this is mentioned in the Owner's Manual. I better run mine today haha.

I do that, & I have suggested others to do the same in other posts, too. It's a good practice for any car with A/C for sure!

[inuvik]

Hey Mark you might want to run your AC periodically to distribute lubricant and maintain seals. I'm pretty sure this is mentioned in the Owner's Manual.

But I'm with you I don't use mine much at all. I better run mine today haha.

I do run the AC about once a week and let it run for a few minutes while I'm driving just to keep the compressor lubricated and maintain the seals. 5 minutes a week at most.