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briguy399 Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:15 Points:132,325 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2011 2:05:27 PM Ignore briguy399 Report Abuse At Highways speeds - much better to Run the A/C with the windows & sunroof fully closed. Much better for your fuel mileage because of all the drag from having the Windows & Sunroof open. Less effect on highway mileage w/ using just the A/C ! (than the windows & S/R)

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Message Posted: Apr 15, 2011 2:05:27 PM

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At Highways speeds - much better to Run the A/C with the windows & sunroof fully closed. Much better for your fuel mileage because of all the drag from having the Windows & Sunroof open.
Less effect on highway mileage w/ using just the A/C ! (than the windows & S/R)

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giwan All-Star Author Michigan Posts:500 Points:90,605 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 10:55:25 AM Ignore giwan Report Abuse A/C at high speeds and it does not need to be loud. A/C runs when you defrost as well.
Hanski All-Star Author Modesto Posts:529 Points:190,760 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 9:16:38 AM Ignore Hanski Report Abuse A/C
canadajane Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:116 Points:55,090 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 2:49:29 PM Ignore canadajane Report Abuse On highways I prefer a/c but on back roads then I tend to use windows as it is quieter than with windows open on highway
fkkf92 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,928 Points:2,589,415 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:55:11 AM Ignore fkkf92 Report Abuse A/C
medic6133 Champion Author New York Posts:1,120 Points:218,215 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:47:30 AM Ignore medic6133 Report Abuse A/C
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:812 Points:209,825 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:09:08 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse A/C
philipph Veteran Author Orange County Posts:424 Points:84,585 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2012 11:02:53 AM Ignore philipph Report Abuse ac
kevrob1972 Champion Author Maine Posts:1,004 Points:616,975 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2012 1:25:27 PM Ignore kevrob1972 Report Abuse ac always.
findercheapernj Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:5 Points:1,280 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 1:33:35 PM Ignore findercheapernj Report Abuse ac always
SqrKpf Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,940 Points:392,510 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 7:54:02 AM Ignore SqrKpf Report Abuse ac
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,405 Points:1,124,750 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 7:12:44 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Windows
dvc2 All-Star Author Oakland Posts:942 Points:449,915 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2012 7:44:52 PM Ignore dvc2 Report Abuse A/C
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2012 8:44:33 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse sunroof
aaamanMI Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,620 Points:515,830 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2012 8:27:56 AM Ignore aaamanMI Report Abuse windows
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,405 Points:1,124,750 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 22, 2012 2:18:50 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Windows
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:598 Points:270,525 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2012 10:20:19 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse I love my A/c idc that the fuel economy goes down a bit ac is the best
Bodiney Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,006 Points:196,050 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2012 9:34:47 PM Ignore Bodiney Report Abuse not true, it's less noisy but not more fuel efficient.
BeaON Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,167 Points:76,590 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2012 7:21:49 AM Ignore BeaON Report Abuse yes
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,405 Points:1,124,750 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2012 6:52:59 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Windows
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,320 Points:692,405 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2012 6:25:40 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse AC
RRBC Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,725 Points:532,965 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2012 11:52:15 PM Ignore RRBC Report Abuse A/C if really hot
alkarn Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,149 Points:249,025 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2012 8:29:54 PM Ignore alkarn Report Abuse I sometimes run the front window defrost for cool air flow, instead of the A/C.
2amy Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,714 Points:607,755 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2012 8:13:29 PM Ignore 2amy Report Abuse For me it depends on the weather.
ultimate Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,783 Points:1,335,670 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2012 3:01:19 PM Ignore ultimate Report Abuse yes
SqrKpf Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,940 Points:392,510 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 8:01:31 AM Ignore SqrKpf Report Abuse ac
ultimate Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,783 Points:1,335,670 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 7:07:54 AM Ignore ultimate Report Abuse ac
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,405 Points:1,124,750 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 6:46:16 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Windows
RJD2012 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:29 Points:207,295 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2012 6:22:04 PM Ignore RJD2012 Report Abuse Agree, windows up.
Coya843 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:5 Points:200 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2012 11:29:28 AM Ignore Coya843 Report Abuse If its less than 85 degrees, then its windows + sunroof for me...
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2012 9:23:39 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse sunroof
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,060 Points:2,449,000 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2012 7:13:18 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse this time of year, I don't need the A/C.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,405 Points:1,124,750 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2012 7:06:31 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Windows
baseballmom40 Rookie Author Texas Posts:6 Points:430 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2012 3:33:55 PM Ignore baseballmom40 Report Abuse We live in Texas! Has to be A/C
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,676 Points:762,690 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2012 11:06:38 AM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Depends, either on
ber5 All-Star Author Chicago Posts:664 Points:132,445 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 10:00:11 PM Ignore ber5 Report Abuse depends on many factors, not the least is comfort....
bikergirlss Champion Author Kansas Posts:2,777 Points:178,530 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 4:50:28 PM Ignore bikergirlss Report Abuse Definitely ac
redslaw Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,140 Points:505,400 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 9:01:33 AM Ignore redslaw Report Abuse A/C.... too hot without.
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 8:49:18 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse sunroof
lil_ebb Sophomore Author Virginia Beach Posts:100 Points:61,940 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 8:31:52 AM Ignore lil_ebb Report Abuse a/c on the highway, window on local streets [Edited by: lil_ebb at 9/14/2012 8:34:03 AM EST]
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,405 Points:1,124,750 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2012 1:48:05 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Windows
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 8:32:53 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse Lets see. The temp has been around 100 this week. A/C here!
EnergyEngineer Rookie Author Oklahoma Posts:90 Points:19,355 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 8:04:25 PM Ignore EnergyEngineer Report Abuse I seem to save gas with the windows, but on the highway the windows make too much noise.
terfar77 Champion Author Buffalo Posts:1,361 Points:653,255 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 7:57:31 PM Ignore terfar77 Report Abuse highway a/c around town windows
Zig0 All-Star Author Tennessee Posts:695 Points:267,130 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 5:57:50 PM Ignore Zig0 Report Abuse a/c
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,740 Points:1,584,375 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:36:26 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse A/C
lockdoc95 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:26 Points:31,505 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 11:01:33 AM Ignore lockdoc95 Report Abuse A/C
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,355 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 9:34:17 AM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse sunroof
rjro Champion Author Albany Posts:1,237 Points:501,875 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 8:47:30 AM Ignore rjro Report Abuse both for me.
joeym1044 Veteran Author Reading Posts:275 Points:277,845 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 7:25:35 AM Ignore joeym1044 Report Abuse AC
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,405 Points:1,124,750 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 7:13:53 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Window