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Does Remote Starting the Air Conditioner Harm the Car?

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LaKennedy

07/29/25 11:47pm

Remote starting the air conditioner can harm the car. Specific details are as follows: 1. Reason: Turning off the engine before shutting down the air conditioner is harmful to the engine. This is because when the vehicle is started again, the engine will start with the load of the air conditioner, which can damage the engine due to the high load. 2. Best practice: Turn off the air conditioner a few minutes before reaching the destination. This allows natural air to circulate, helping the temperature inside the air conditioning ducts to rise and eliminate the temperature difference with the outside environment, thereby maintaining relative dryness in the air conditioning system and preventing mold growth. Additionally, it is recommended to wait two to three minutes after starting the vehicle, allowing the engine to be properly lubricated, before turning on the air conditioner.

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