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Jan 16, 2004 | 05:22 PM

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meilers

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Car Info: Subaru Impreza WRX 2002

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Originally posted by Bagin,DVS
does the a/c realy use that much power? i was told that they do not use alot like the older modle cars, the other thing is i noticed is that when you romp on it, the a/c if it is on, the air warms up,/ i guessed becaue the compresser shuts off momentarily, while the engine is under a heavey load. i may be wrong though, just an ASSumption.

The WRX AC really eats power, as well as gas. Here in AZ when it hits over 100 degrees and I have to run the AC just to keep from passing out behind the wheel, my gas mileage goes down 30-60 miles a tank, I have to go WOT to make 65 in the acceleration lane and the entire power band of the car feels diminished.

Jan 16, 2004 | 08:52 PM

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Kevin M

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Car Info: 1993/2000/2001 GF4 mostly red

The A/C compressor does drag on the motor some, but not as bad as older model cars. It also kicks off under WOT because it figures you wanna go faster more than you wanna be cooler.