Should the car air conditioning be turned off when parking?

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Tina
07/30/25 9:47am
It is necessary to turn off the air conditioning before parking. Here are the specific details: Hazards: Turning off the engine before turning off the air conditioning is harmful to the engine, because when the vehicle is started next time, the engine will start with the load of the air conditioning, and such a high load will damage the engine. The best practice: Turn it off a few minutes before reaching the destination, which allows the natural wind to blow, bringing the temperature inside the air conditioning ducts back to normal, eliminating the temperature difference with the outside, thereby maintaining the relative dryness of the air conditioning system and preventing the growth of mold. Moreover, the air conditioning should only be turned on two or three minutes after the vehicle is started, when the engine has been lubricated. Incorrect operation of the car air conditioning not only affects the performance and lifespan of the air conditioning system but can also harm the health of the occupants.
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