Can I Keep the Air Conditioning On While Parked?
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When the car is parked with the air conditioning on, it is generally recommended not to exceed 15 minutes. There are several reasons for this: Keeping the air conditioning on for a long time while parked can easily lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Experiments have shown that in an enclosed space, it takes only 20 minutes for a car with the air conditioning on to exceed carbon monoxide levels. Increased fuel consumption: When parked, the engine idles at a low speed, resulting in low intake pressure. In this situation, the engine increases the throttle opening, thereby increasing fuel injection. Prolonged idling can lead to poor heat dissipation, damaging the car engine: When parked, the engine idles at a low speed, causing the oil pump pressure to drop. This can result in insufficient lubrication between the engine's friction surfaces, accelerating wear and tear.