Posted by Steve@Advance on July 05, 2022 at 20:32:36 from (99.190.215.237):
In Reply to: OT, sort of.auto AC posted by Greenfrog on July 05, 2022 at 18:17:03:
Mobile air conditioning has come a long way since its introduction back in the late 50's. Up into the 80's-90's it was still a major drag on performance and mileage to an extent.
But unless she's driving a 30+ year old car, part of the design to increase fuel efficiency meant designing better compressors that turn much easier, combined with wind tunnel testing to maximize aerodynamics (wind resistance is the greatest force against a vehicle moving at highway speed), driving with the windows open negates the design features that help overcome wind drag.
But, I wish you luck, choose your battles carefully! Chances are your pleas will fall on deaf ears. She was probably told this by an authority figure way back at an early age. It is now so ingrained in her mind that no amount of logic will dislodge it.
If burning heat, and deafening wind roar do not convince her, nothing will! Chances are it will only serve to drive a wedge between you and her on any and every future discussion!
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