Does Higher Car AC Setting Consume More Fuel?
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Car air conditioning does not consume more fuel the higher it is set. When the car AC is cooling, the engine drives the air conditioning compressor to perform work, increasing the engine's load. The lower the cooling temperature, the greater the engine's load, and the higher the fuel consumption. However, the size of the car AC setting mainly adjusts the fan speed. The blower is driven by an electric motor, so higher fan speeds consume more electricity but have little direct impact on the vehicle's overall fuel consumption. Relevant information about car air conditioning is as follows: 1. Car air conditioning refers to the air conditioning device installed in a vehicle, which can cool, heat, ventilate, and purify the air inside the cabin, providing a comfortable environment for passengers, reducing driver fatigue, and improving driving safety. 2. Car air conditioning generally includes a cooling device, heating device, and ventilation device. This combined system makes full use of the limited space inside the vehicle, with a simple structure that is easy to operate.