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Is It Good for the Car to Idle with the Air Conditioning On?

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DiStephanie
07/30/25 9:34am
Idling with the air conditioning on has a slight impact on the car's engine and can lead to carbon buildup. Other effects and the working principle of the air conditioning system are as follows: Effects: It can cause carbon buildup at the exhaust pipe outlet and increase fuel consumption. Working Principle: The car's air conditioning system uses residual heat from the coolant for heating and relies on the phase change of refrigerant for cooling. The car's air conditioning refrigeration system consists of a compressor, condenser, receiver-drier, expansion valve, evaporator, and blower. These components are connected by copper pipes and high-pressure rubber hoses to form a sealed system. When the refrigeration system operates, the refrigerant circulates through this sealed system in different states.
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