ac/ lose power
07-20-2006, 08:22 AM
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ac/ lose power
okay when ever i am driveing my car and i turn on the A/C (the green light comes on) the car loses alot of power like say im doing 50mph turn on the A/C the car will like kind of slow down like as if something is pushing it backwards and i have to give it more gas. i dont know why it does this it just does. just feels like i am losing alot of power when using hte A/C.
so do you guys have any ideas
so do you guys have any ideas
07-20-2006, 11:32 AM
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Absolutely and completely normal.
The AC compressor requires a significant amount of horsepower to drive.
Combined with high intake temps, the car will feel more sluggish when compared to a cold winter's morning.
C'est la vie.
The AC compressor requires a significant amount of horsepower to drive.
Combined with high intake temps, the car will feel more sluggish when compared to a cold winter's morning.
C'est la vie.
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