LONGEVITY TIPS

• Do not run the air conditioning system if it does not work (that is, produce cold air). The system may be low on refrigerant and therefore lubricant. Compressor parts could wear if not properly lubricated.
• Use of air conditioning in very hot weather or stop-and-go traffic could cause the engine to overheat. It places additional drag on the engine and also decreases fuel economy at low speeds. However, at highway speed, the air conditioning will decrease gas mileage less than driving with all of the windows down, which increases wind drag.
• The air conditioning system dehumidifies the passenger compartment air (since moisture from the recirculated air collects at the evaporator), so it can be run quickly before turning on the heater or defrosting/defogging the inside of your windows in the winter. The dry air is easier to heat, although some cars automatically turn on the air conditioning system when the temperature control is set in the DEFROST position.
• Turn the air conditioning OFF before starting your engine to reduce drag. Also, if your engine begins to overheat during operation, turn off the air conditioning and turn on the heater to help draw heat out of the cooling system.

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