Can You Turn on the Cold Air Right After Starting the Car?
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You can turn on the cold air right after starting the car. The car's air conditioning system does not require the engine's heat when cooling, so activating the cold air immediately after starting the engine will not affect the engine. However, using the air conditioning's cooling function will increase fuel consumption, which is a normal phenomenon. The car's air conditioning system consumes a portion of the engine's power when cooling, leading to higher fuel consumption. During cooling, the compressor clutch engages, and the engine drives the compressor to operate. The compressor continuously compresses the refrigerant and delivers it to the evaporator. Inside the evaporator, the refrigerant expands and absorbs heat, thereby cooling the evaporator.