Can a Car Run the Air Conditioner While Idling?
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It is not recommended to run the air conditioner while the car is idling. Here are some additional details: 1. How the car air conditioner works: It operates in two modes, cooling and heating. While driving, the internal combustion engine generates heat through combustion, and the air conditioning system directs warm air into the cabin via ducts and a blower system to provide heating. In winter, using the air conditioner for heating does not significantly increase fuel consumption. 2. Warm engine: If you drive for a while before stopping, the engine temperature will be higher. Turning on the air conditioner to blow warm air will cause the engine speed to rise slightly, but not excessively. 3. Cold engine: If you start the car cold and turn on the air conditioner, the water temperature will be very low. The engine needs to run at a higher speed to quickly raise the temperature in the engine compartment and blow warm air, resulting in higher engine speed.