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Old 07-24-2006, 05:44 PM   #64
shemoves
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Chapter/Region: SWIC
Location: Glendale, AZ
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2005 STi

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I try to go w/o using AC whenver possible. It is more strain on everything from the engine to the cooling system. Although it is not too bad on our cars, it can use up to a third of a vehicle's gas just to run the AC. Regrding auto-shutoff and WOT, it is a cool feature, but it still sucks when trying to just get on it a little. If I am getting on the freeway I just turn it to 'vent' temporarily or push the AC button to turn it off during the WOTness. It's not the fans that are teh suck, it is running the AC compressor.

It is a good idea; however, to run it for a few minutes at least once a month to maintiain the seals/lubricate stuff.

So ya'll know, I've found that at speeds above 55ish, I get the best best balance of circulation and tolerable noise from rolling down just the 2 passenger side windows about 3-4 inches.
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