Does Turning on the Heater in a Car Consume More Fuel?
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Turning on the heater in a car does consume fuel. Most car heating systems use a water-based heating method. Tips for using the car's heating system: First, start the engine to warm it up. Wait until the engine temperature gauge reaches the middle position, then turn on the heating system. Set the air circulation to external circulation to expel the cold air inside the car. After 2 to 3 minutes, switch the air circulation to internal circulation. Reasons why turning on the heater increases fuel consumption: Because the heater does not require the air conditioning compressor to work, turning it on would cause the compressor to waste power unnecessarily. Additionally, it is not advisable to turn on the heater immediately after starting the car. Wait until the engine reaches its normal operating temperature, which usually takes about 2 minutes.