Does using air conditioning in the car consume more fuel?

[StLeilani]

Using air conditioning in a car does consume more fuel because the car's air conditioning system draws power from the engine. When the air conditioning is on, it uses a portion of the engine's power, which consequently increases fuel consumption. However, the exact amount of additional fuel consumption depends on the car's engine displacement and speed. Here are some related points: 1. When the air conditioning is turned on, drivers of small-displacement cars may notice a significant drop in power. In such cases, it's advisable to accelerate gently rather than pressing the accelerator hard. 2. Regularly check the air conditioning vents. If the vents are blocked, people may unconsciously turn up the air conditioning, which also increases fuel consumption. 3. Always turn off the air conditioning before parking and turning off the engine. Otherwise, the air conditioning will automatically start the next time the car is ignited, putting extra burden on the engine and increasing fuel consumption. The correct approach is to turn off the air conditioning about 5 minutes before parking.