Does using air conditioning consume more fuel in N gear or P gear?
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If you are not leaving the car, using N gear is completely fine, but make sure to engage the handbrake properly to prevent the car from rolling. Power consumption of the air conditioning: Different cars have varying power requirements. For every 1 ton of refrigeration capacity, the car air conditioning consumes about 2 horsepower. To save space, car air conditioning condensers are usually designed to be smaller, and the operating environment temperature is relatively high. Therefore, to achieve the same cooling capacity, car air conditioning inevitably consumes more power compared to household air conditioning. Maintenance of car air conditioning: When using the air conditioning for the first time in summer, it is advisable to inspect the air conditioning system first. For example, check the refrigerant and whether the air filter is too dirty through the liquid storage tank, and see if there are any foreign objects in the radiator. Cleaning of car air conditioning: The air filter should be replaced regularly to prevent moldy odors from the air conditioning. Additionally, the condenser should be cleaned periodically, and the radiator should be removed for thorough cleaning.