Does the mileage computer know...
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I do not think this holds true...in the past the AC systmes were engine driven using up more fuel however in the newer cars they are battery driven, using the power from the electrical system and not fuel...i would say the fuel consumption is about the same in not exactly the same...
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I do not think this holds true...in the past the AC systmes were engine driven using up more fuel however in the newer cars they are battery driven, using the power from the electrical system and not fuel...i would say the fuel consumption is about the same in not exactly the same...
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I do not think this holds true...in the past the AC systmes were engine driven using up more fuel however in the newer cars they are battery driven, using the power from the electrical system and not fuel...i would say the fuel consumption is about the same in not exactly the same...
AFAIK, there's still an A/C compressor -- which puts a drag on the engine when engaged.
Regardless, the fuel consumption computer doesn't need to "know" about it anyway. The calculation is determined based on consumption and the travel distance of the vehicle -- which is impacted by a number of factors that the computer doesn't need to "know" about. If you're towing something, that calculation should reflect the consumption -- without any input by you. Same thing is you have a trunk full of cinder blocks, etc...
<edit> jagtoes -- you beat me to the same point! So much for posting at the same time
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