Can a Car Run the Air Conditioner While Stationary for a Long Time?
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A car should not run the air conditioner while stationary for a long time. Keeping the air conditioner on while the car is stationary not only causes certain damage to the vehicle but, more importantly, poses significant harm to human health and can even threaten lives. Hazards of running the air conditioner while stationary: 1. Hazard one: When the car is stationary with the air conditioner on and the windows and doors are closed, the air inside the vehicle cannot circulate. If carbon monoxide from the engine leaks into the car, it will gradually accumulate, increasing its concentration, which can lead to poisoning or even suffocation. Therefore, avoid running the air conditioner after parking in poorly ventilated areas to prevent carbon monoxide buildup and oxygen deprivation. 2. Hazard two: If the engine speed is too low, it may not be able to power the air conditioner effectively. Even if it does, the engine may run unevenly, leading to incomplete combustion, which can easily cause carbon deposits. Additionally, idling with the air conditioner on can lead to poor system cooling, making it easy for the engine coolant temperature to rise too high, which can severely damage the engine.