Dec 3 2021, 08:50 AM
QUOTE(The Hunt Begins @ Dec 2 2021, 10:15 AM)
Hi guys, as per title above, is it okay to on my aircon the moment I start my car cold, like first start of the day before I head off to work. I know it might be a dumb question to ask, just that some folks at home have told me not to immediately on A/C when you start your engine, which assumingly, they're referring to parasitic load on the engine I guess...
I have a habit of driving the car for a while, (approx 10-15mins) before I turn the A/C, but sometimes the sun is unbearable. Which begs the question above.
Thanks all!
The main reason to off air-cond is that so you have whole battery cranking power to crank the engine. If air-cond is engaged, it will put a toll on the battery.I have a habit of driving the car for a while, (approx 10-15mins) before I turn the A/C, but sometimes the sun is unbearable. Which begs the question above.
Thanks all!
As you know, the air-cond compressor is engaged by its clutch. In modern car nowadays, even my Axia, there is timer to delay clutch engagement. Even if you left the air-cond switch on and start the car, the clutch will not engage. Once the engine is running, after few seconds, the clutch will engage and you can feel cold air already.
No need to wait or even off the air-cond switch. I've never had the switch off for several cars I've ever owned and never had problem due to it.
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