Being conditioned, a precious security assistant

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Ar condicionado, um precioso auxiliar de segurança

A direct response is intended, however, or if the conditioned air increases consumption and, not the case of electricity, it also contributes to a reduction in real autonomy, but walking with open wheels also causes more aerodynamic “drag” and harms consumption and autonomy... What does it matter to remember that, especially in countries like We are very subject to high temperatures and low heat, and the use of air conditioning is not just a question of comfort, but, above all, of comfort and safety on board. Follow our advice and enhance the efficiency of the air conditioning, using this system more and better as long as you maintain the best conditions for many and good years.

When the condition is activated, a compressor will activate, which will require a greater supply of energy to the engine of your car. Just like modern and efficient electric compressors, there is also a need to compensate for the energy released to keep this system active. Logo, your car will consume more fuel.

Segundo alguns estudos, o conditioned air resource may represent an extra expense of half a liter of fuel per hour and translates into an increase in consumption of about 20%. But, especially on highways, this increase is compensated by the greater aerodynamic efficiency of using open wheels.

Likewise, if you are traveling at speeds greater than 80 km/h, the most indicated solution is to use the air conditioning, above all you have a modern automatic management system for the target temperature. In addition, it has higher fuel consumption, better vehicle interior quality, providing greater comfort to the driver and passengers.

An element of security not to be underestimated

The conditioner can be considered an element of active safety, since it allows regulating the temperature and humidity inside the passenger compartment, maintaining the comfort of the occupants and the levels of attention and activity of the driver, combating fatigue and drowsiness caused by heat.

Thus, the use of this condition can be very advantageous, given that:

  • Guarantee higher quality of the interior, preventing the entry of impurities and pollution.
  • It allows to effectively control the temperature inside the cabin.
  • It allows you to obtain conditions conducive to more concentrated and safer driving, avoiding drowsiness and fatigue caused by excessive heat.
  • Reduces the probability of unpleasant odors coming from outside.
  • Contribute to better visibility, more efficient and faster unloading of the glass (during winter).

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To maintain the effectiveness of the system and avoid the presence of bad odors, you must clean the system's conduct every two years. The same happens with the replacement of the cabin filter.

It may be noticed that the system is not capable of reducing the temperature of the passenger compartment or that an unpleasant odor is emanating, so there may be a malfunction.

The most common air conditioning problems are associated with errors in the electrical system or a lack of gas (which is caused by a non-circuit leak), with the latter being the most common cause. For this reason, it is not clear: any maintenance must always be carried out by a specialized technician. Any reputable multi-brand office should be equipped with a system that places a pressure circuit to detect leaks and report lost gas. It is a relatively simple and not onerous operation.

To ensure proper functioning of the conditioned air, you will need to turn it on every week to ensure that the system remains flush and, above all, to promote gas circulation.

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To reduce the costs involved in using the conditioner, you should follow the following recommendations:

  • Turn on the conditioner only when necessary, avoiding using it as a vehicle fan.
  • If linked or conditioned, keep the glass dated. In this way, it distributes fresh air to the interior of the cabin more quickly, using less energy.
  • On very recent days, after turning on the car, allow the doors or wheels to circulate for a few minutes before turning on. In fact, it is to allow the excess fuel to be released and to facilitate the life of the refecimento system (poupando “combustível”).
  • The thermostat is an internal air conditioning device that measures at room temperature. This must be regulated appropriately so as not to force the appliance to consume more energy. The ideal is to set between 22°C and 24ºC, since a lower temperature can increase consumption by up to 7% for each extra degree of reduction.