How much of A/C do you use in your cars and why!

kutlee · 24th August 2006, 11:52

Anywhere in India 101%(NO Exceptions) AC to keep dust and noise out

hellspawn · 24th August 2006, 15:53

i use ac only when its extremely hot or when my girl is with me.since i smoke(a lot) the windows are usually open,and anyways th car loses power when i switch on the ac so prefer to keep it off.
actually it depends on the car,if im im the siena1.6 or nhc vtev the ac is on 100%since the cars hardly feel bogged down with the ac on.

ess_a · 24th August 2006, 16:29

I use AC only when its really required.... My alto is unable to handle its AC's load (800cc)... So the power really goes down when i switch on the AC... Sometimes I have to switch it off especially when going up a flyover...

Debasischatterj · 24th August 2006, 17:57

AC has got another angle also.It is linked to security and safety.Whenever I am with my kids the windows are closed and the AC is on.This advoids the kids popping outside through the big windows.This is in addition to central locking.The only problem I face with my AC at night driving is compromising the visibility to certain extent because of sunflim.

sandeep108 · 24th August 2006, 18:33

Agree with Debasis. Windows up, car always locked when driving. Kids or no kids. And also one reason I never put sun film either. I do not have too much of afternoon driving, AC is powerful enough anyway and sun film makes me feel very claustrophobic, besides the visibility problem at night. The relative's corolla I drove had v-kool in front also and that also felt very bad - extremely hazy and foggy even in daytime.

purnendubagchi · 24th August 2006, 21:05

Hi, I drive my Maruti 800 std. I use AC only occassionaly as it reduces the engine power. During rainy season AC is a must. But 800 is such a nice car with the AC off!

venkatesh_t3 · 24th August 2006, 21:21

i use it almost 100%, cant manage the heat of chennai without it

Jasmeet · 24th August 2006, 21:42

100% AC on. Otherwise there is no use of driving a car

Regards
Jasmeet Pal

hondadude · 24th August 2006, 22:50

AC all the time in city. The only exception is when I drive on scenic roads, I roll down the windows just to take in the fresh air.

hydrashok · 27th August 2006, 16:52

I keep my a/c on 100%. Never drive without it. Reasons:
(1) Cooling.
(2) Long drives never tire me out.
(2) Keeps the car interiors clean.
(3) I won't bother anybody with my ICE.
(4) I can enjoy my music way better with all the road noise blocked.

goldsun · 27th August 2006, 21:53

I use A/c always. Reasons are:

1. Protect interiors from dust
2. Have a pleasant temperature inside always, so that we never feel tired of driving
3. To get away from the smokes emitted by other vehicles in Chennai city traffic (al the more at Signals)

In my earlier ALTO, I had darker sun films, which in fact was a trouble while driving in the night with the windows up. However, in my new SWIFT, I have chosen Lighter sun film, so it is no problem even in nights.

TrackDay · 16th March 2021, 00:36

How much of A/C do you use in your cars and why!-ac.jpg

I guess all the time. Besides keeping the interiors clean, helps me listen to music properly and also prevents any entry of external insects or leaves.

suhas_raj · 16th March 2021, 00:47

Absolutely AC all the time on for me... In a city like Bangalore to keep the unbearable noise & dust from non stop road digging out. Cannot imagine how I’d get around without closed windows around. Added advantage is you get to listen to your music with full clarity & enjoy your drive... nothing comes close!!

myavu · 16th March 2021, 01:41

Yes AC is always ON and temperature set at 24 degrees. The blower speed is set according to the time of journey.

for_cars1 · 17th March 2021, 19:03

My car windows are always rolled up.

Almost never use the AC when I'm driving alone however hot it may be. I prefer a non AC environment.

However, if there is anyone else in the car, then the AC is ON 100% of the time because I don't want to inconvenience fellow passengers because of my preference (of not needing AC).

All the petrol cars we have owned (present and past) have mileage figures and pickup affected by AC but not my diesel car. Whether AC is ON or OFF makes zero difference to mileage or pickup.

View Poll Results: Your A/C usage
yes, i use it almost 100 % in all seasons and it keeps my interiors clean	180	74.07%
yes, i use it only in summers 30% of the time on an average and when required like in rains	26	10.70%
Yes, only if people in the car demand it	13	5.35%
Yes, ocassionally when the heat is unbearable and it decreases fuel efficiency.	12	4.94%
No, It consumes a lot of fuel and decreases my fuel efficiency.	0	0%
Yes, Benefits of using A/C( clean air, clean interiors)) are more than not using the A/C( increased fuel efficiency)	80	32.92%
No, Benefits of using A/C( clean air, clean interiors)) are not more than not using the A/C( increased fuel efficiency)	1	0.41%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 243. You may not vote on this poll

24th August 2006, 11:52	#31
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Anywhere in India 101%(NO Exceptions) AC to keep dust and noise out
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24th August 2006, 15:53	#32
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	i use ac only when its extremely hot or when my girl is with me.since i smoke(a lot) the windows are usually open,and anyways th car loses power when i switch on the ac so prefer to keep it off. actually it depends on the car,if im im the siena1.6 or nhc vtev the ac is on 100%since the cars hardly feel bogged down with the ac on.
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24th August 2006, 16:29	#33
ess_a BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 317 Thanked: 6 Times	I use AC only when its really required.... My alto is unable to handle its AC's load (800cc)... So the power really goes down when i switch on the AC... Sometimes I have to switch it off especially when going up a flyover...
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24th August 2006, 17:57	#34
Debasischatterj BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 34 Thanked: Once	AC has got another angle also.It is linked to security and safety.Whenever I am with my kids the windows are closed and the AC is on.This advoids the kids popping outside through the big windows.This is in addition to central locking.The only problem I face with my AC at night driving is compromising the visibility to certain extent because of sunflim.
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24th August 2006, 18:33	#35
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,050 Thanked: 302 Times	Agree with Debasis. Windows up, car always locked when driving. Kids or no kids. And also one reason I never put sun film either. I do not have too much of afternoon driving, AC is powerful enough anyway and sun film makes me feel very claustrophobic, besides the visibility problem at night. The relative's corolla I drove had v-kool in front also and that also felt very bad - extremely hazy and foggy even in daytime.
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24th August 2006, 21:05	#36
purnendubagchi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 54 Thanked: 10 Times	Hi, I drive my Maruti 800 std. I use AC only occassionaly as it reduces the engine power. During rainy season AC is a must. But 800 is such a nice car with the AC off!
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24th August 2006, 21:21	#37
venkatesh_t3 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 50 Thanked: 0 Times	i use it almost 100%, cant manage the heat of chennai without it
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24th August 2006, 21:42	#38
Jasmeet BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	100% AC on. Otherwise there is no use of driving a car Regards Jasmeet Pal
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24th August 2006, 22:50	#39
hondadude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 69 Times	AC all the time in city. The only exception is when I drive on scenic roads, I roll down the windows just to take in the fresh air.
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27th August 2006, 16:52	#40
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	I keep my a/c on 100%. Never drive without it. Reasons: (1) Cooling. (2) Long drives never tire me out. (2) Keeps the car interiors clean. (3) I won't bother anybody with my ICE. (4) I can enjoy my music way better with all the road noise blocked.
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27th August 2006, 21:53	#41
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 230 Thanked: 48 Times	I use A/c always. Reasons are: 1. Protect interiors from dust 2. Have a pleasant temperature inside always, so that we never feel tired of driving 3. To get away from the smokes emitted by other vehicles in Chennai city traffic (al the more at Signals) In my earlier ALTO, I had darker sun films, which in fact was a trouble while driving in the night with the windows up. However, in my new SWIFT, I have chosen Lighter sun film, so it is no problem even in nights.
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16th March 2021, 00:36	#42
TrackDay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Magic land Posts: 1,056 Thanked: 4,414 Times	Re: How much of A/C do you use in your cars and why! I guess all the time. Besides keeping the interiors clean, helps me listen to music properly and also prevents any entry of external insects or leaves.
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16th March 2021, 00:47	#43
suhas_raj BHPian Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 170 Times	Re: How much of A/C do you use in your cars and why! Absolutely AC all the time on for me... In a city like Bangalore to keep the unbearable noise & dust from non stop road digging out. Cannot imagine how I’d get around without closed windows around. Added advantage is you get to listen to your music with full clarity & enjoy your drive... nothing comes close!!
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16th March 2021, 01:41	#44
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 1,726 Times	Re: How much of A/C do you use in your cars and why! Yes AC is always ON and temperature set at 24 degrees. The blower speed is set according to the time of journey.
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17th March 2021, 19:03	#45
for_cars1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,237 Thanked: 2,909 Times	Re: How much of A/C do you use in your cars and why! My car windows are always rolled up. Almost never use the AC when I'm driving alone however hot it may be. I prefer a non AC environment. However, if there is anyone else in the car, then the AC is ON 100% of the time because I don't want to inconvenience fellow passengers because of my preference (of not needing AC). All the petrol cars we have owned (present and past) have mileage figures and pickup affected by AC but not my diesel car. Whether AC is ON or OFF makes zero difference to mileage or pickup.
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