oh yea, i think there are more in tampa as well.

 

Regardless of what the Mythbusters say, the A/C compressor creates drag on the engine when the clutch is engaged. To get the best mileage, one would have to roll around with the windows up/cracked and the aircon turned off. Also, one would have to turn off all unnecessary electrical devices as that also creates a load.

But for most folks, just putting the proper amount of air in the tires would do more good than the A/C thing.

 

yea i let out a little air of my tires, for the long trip you know

right now im at 30psi in the front 35psi in the back, i dont know if thats good or bad...

 

Go by what the manufacturer says. Also, 87 octane is your friend.

 

ive lived in fl all my life and this is my first car ive owned with cold working a/c. i used to have to bring shirts to change into just because i sweat so much in this damn heat. i dont know what you people are talking about getting used to it. fuck that, you guys are crazy.

 

i have a four door auto 99 dx. I drove it from oh to fl when we moved here last week. I used a/c and 87. its a y7 so of course no vtec. but anyway i got close to 40 mpg. so 27 is pretty bad imo.

 

This thread makes me miss my 1988 CRX HF. 51 mpg with the a/c on and a driver mod.

 

my lumina gets 27, my rental g6 with a 2.4 eco tec got 32-33

 

How do people live in florida and not drive around with the windows down? Are you afraid to go to the beach aswell for fear of sweating? Everywhere i go my windows are down, and my a/c works great. It might get a little hot sitting at a light but when your moving its perfect.

 

cruise control wastes gas i've found.

I know its hard to keep your foot steady for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs but ive found it uses less gas.