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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 11:59pm On Feb 21, 2016
Siena:


You must be spending as much on oil and filter changes as you do on fuel.

Your Toyota Corolla needs to be serviced very 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. You're simply wasting money.
what effects does dat have on his vehicle,will it make it last longer or wreck it?
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 12:02am On Feb 22, 2016
cocoduck:
For those who say that constant usage of ac causes the engine to wear and tear, u are very wrong. Wear and tear is caused by using the wrong engine oil and not changing it regularly
wear and tear must happen whether u change engine oil or not

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 12:24am On Feb 22, 2016
SAVEDBABA:
what effects does dat have on his vehicle,will it make it last longer or wreck it?

It will do neither. Which is why it's a waste of money. Like a human operation, the more often a car is in the hands of a mechanic, the greater the chances are that something could go wrong.

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by cardoctor(m): 12:49am On Feb 22, 2016
honmusa:
compressor is a considerable big load on the engine and dmyour engine need to work relatively harder to accommodate this extra load and still maintain the same performance .This extra load on the engine will result to increase in rate of wear and tear in the engine compared to engine without compressor load .The effect will even been more if the engine lack the necessary maintance requirement.
I will advice you only use the AC when necessary and adhere to schedule maintaince standard required for the car.

On point

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 4:20am On Feb 22, 2016
On my Audi A4 and BMW 740iL the AC was never off.

Over 100 vehicles at least and I've never changed an engine due to damage.
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 4:27am On Feb 22, 2016
Stallione:
it doesnt affect the engine atal atal,just change engine oil every 2months,depending on how u move abt,so it'l make the engine smooth when on,i do change my corrolla every 2months,atimes 3 and it must be 2nd wk of the 3rd months.Some people advice u not 2put ac when ua not in montion,dats not true,on ur ac anytime u want as long as its factory fitted.

How many miles do you put on the car in between the oil changes?
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 6:07am On Feb 22, 2016
Don't put ur ac on while entering flood or mud. U'll end up inhaling bacteria
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by tunde1200(m): 6:13am On Feb 22, 2016
Really?

RadicallyBlunt:
Don't put ur ac on while entering flood or mud. U'll end up inhaling bacteria

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 6:28am On Feb 22, 2016
tunde1200:
Really?

Yeap its always written in d manuals of brand new cars to service d ac and clean up the gas engine (usually beside d radiator) once in 2 months or so but many nigerians don't know that. Many don't even knw they shd allow for vent even while d ac is on. There's a button there called the vent button. It helps improves the oxygen quality within d car

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by professore(m): 8:11am On Feb 22, 2016
i learnt something new
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 8:18am On Feb 22, 2016
keezy125:
i drive c 180 and i always drive with my air condition ON. So i need to know if there is any side effect on that, apart from the fuel consumption.

Have you reworked the AC system?

If yes, chances are high that it does not meet the factory specs of the car. If this is the case then there will be side effects overtime. You would probably notice the burden on the engine each time you turn it on. You may also notice that each time you rev, you hear it in the compressor output

If it is the factory installed AC unit that you still have, then you have absolutely no worries except your fuel consumption
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 8:59am On Feb 22, 2016
4C2215131:
What I noticed in my former car was a slight shudder when the AC comes on. Naturally, I investigated the issue and fixed it.

With my present car ( Benz BTW), I feel and see no effect whatsoever though I am very fastidious when it comes to maintenance and er, it is an AMG!
In Benz...when you drive the AMG version that is a cavier..the finest

Bro you got a good baby out there ..pls take good care if here ...make good love to her and always love her


Men AMG is a bad ass car
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Stylz69(m): 11:12am On Feb 22, 2016
Stallione:
nop,i dnt waist so much money,i change those with less than 3k every 3months which is still ok.Moreover corrolla doesnt consume fuel atal atal,lol
Less than 3k for an oil and filter change?? Please what oil do you use? I use a corolla and spent 13k for my servicing
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by chidooh1: 11:31am On Feb 22, 2016
number75:
it has no effect just have a good maintenance culture and if it consumes fuel that means your injector is bad. don't try changing the compressor to bigger one cos d one DAT comes with d car is d same capacity with your engine ,so when changing d compressor make sure its d same capacity as d one u removed. enjoy ur c180 sealed engine its a machine.
pls, i want to know which one is better between c180 and camry Tinny light.
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Specialist900(m): 12:11pm On Feb 22, 2016
Stylz69:

Less than 3k for an oil and filter change?? Please what oil do you use? I use a corolla and spent 13k for my servicing
do you still need to ask? The price says it all. It definitely will be a 20w-50 oil grade

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Specialist900(m): 12:13pm On Feb 22, 2016
Siena:




Your Toyota Corolla needs to be serviced very 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. You're simply wasting money.
are those datas for more recent corollas? Mine says 5000miles or 6 months. Whichever occurs first

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by 4C2215131: 1:49pm On Feb 22, 2016
IkpuMmadu:

In Benz...when you drive the AMG version that is a cavier..the finest

Bro you got a good baby out there ..pls take good care if here ...make good love to her and always love her


Men AMG is a bad ass car

Ohh, you can be rest assured she gets real good loving. It's actually a S65 AMG 2007, and she's all the woman I'll ever need. Set me back some good money, but is she worth it? Every single dime!

She's given me far more value cash-wise than any beautiful woman would do (mentioned that in some other thread I think).

If you should be financially buoyant anyday to get one, please do as it's a nice investment that spans beyond luxury, if you know what you're doing in Nigeria, a S65 AMG (even that of 2006 which was the beginning of the 65 AMG marquee with respect to the S class) can make a whole lot of difference between getting that contract or losing it. How? That's a story for another day or better yet see my post on a certain thread in this section ( sorry, forgotten the title of the thread).
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 2:00pm On Feb 22, 2016
4C2215131:


Ohh, you can be rest assured she gets real good loving. It's actually a S65 AMG 2007, and she's all the woman I'll ever need. Set me back some good money, but is she worth it? Every single dime!

She's given me far more value cash-wise than any beautiful woman would do (mentioned that in some other thread I think).

If you should be financially buoyant anyday to get one, please do as it's a nice investment that spans beyond luxury, if you know what you're doing in Nigeria, a S65 AMG (even that of 2006 which was the beginning of the 65 AMG marquee with respect to the S class) can make a whole lot of difference between getting that contract or losing it. How? That's a story for another day or better yet see my post on a certain thread in this section ( sorry, forgotten the title of the thread).


Hmmmm...now i am getting all turned up and my erection for her is getting uncontrolable...AMG in S class, that is a double blessing...how is the handling and tirque...I mean how does she corners on lets say 140KM/H I have always love benz....they make good faithful girlfriend but this your AMG will be a wife material I must say... is she a thirsty lady...doest she drink too much, does she nags a lot, I mean troubles and problems.I know that most bez are decent ladies...even if you rough handles them, they dont develop k legs like all these cheap Japanese around.


How is her connering...I pray baba God bless my Hutsle...I am on it.


Does she use shocks or balloon...I hate balloons
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by 4C2215131: 2:11pm On Feb 22, 2016
IkpuMmadu:



Hmmmm...now i am getting all turned up and my erection for her is getting uncontrolable...AMG in S class, that is a double blessing...how is the handling and tirque...I mean how does she corners on lets say 140KM/H I have always love benz....they make good faithful girlfriend but this your AMG will be a wife material I must say... is she a thirsty lady...doest she drink too much, does she nags a lot, I mean troubles and problems.I know that most bez are decent ladies...even if you rough handles them, they dont develop k legs like all these cheap Japanese around.


How is her connering...I pray baba God bless my Hutsle...I am on it.


Does she use shocks or balloon...I hate balloons





Hahahaha, quite the funny one. She's all the positives you mentioned and more. Her guzzling habit is OK by me and no, she doesn't nag one bit. Quite a lovely, sincere, faithful and obedient woman (I do my part to keep her happy, so unlike corporeal ladies thaybate never satisfied no matter how you get to make them happy she appreciates my efforts).

Keep up the hustling in a legal manner, let's do our best to change the country. Nothing is worth wealth acquired via means that are are informed by ulterior means and inimical to the positive and sustained growth of others and the society at large.
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 3:47pm On Feb 22, 2016
4C2215131:



Hahahaha, quite the funny one. She's all the positives you mentioned and more. Her guzzling habit is OK by me and no, she doesn't nag one bit. Quite a lovely, sincere, faithful and obedient woman (I do my part to keep her happy, so unlike corporeal ladies thaybate never satisfied no matter how you get to make them happy she appreciates my efforts).

Keep up the hustling in a legal manner, let's do our best to change the country. Nothing is worth wealth acquired via means that are are informed by ulterior means and inimical to the positive and sustained growth of others and the society at large.

Nice one ..this lady I will go for her...making good love to AMG is one thing a man that knows his onions will ever appreciates

Ones she doesn't go on k legs which I know benz doesn't and once she doesn't sag easily which I know benz doesn't ...I think I will propose to her soon ..oh I am turned on...these cheap Japanese ladies can be funny ...just like Honda.. She can disgrace you in public with her k legs..there by washing her undies in public

But Benz will always be faithful even when you have flirted with the idea of dumbing her...once she doesn't drink like all these french ladies ...she is mine


Oh you can make decent money legit and I am all for it


Yell and tell me about the contract thing bro

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by number75(m): 4:16pm On Feb 22, 2016
chidooh1:
pls, i want to know which one is better between c180 and camry Tinny light.
. Honestly I prefer c180 cos maintenance though its expensive to maintain but once u use original spare parts and good mechanic workman u will enjoy it. u won't be visiting mechanics so frequent. and d engine is very cheap but last long enough as far as you ve good maintenance culture. and be very careful on electrical works always use computer to dictate d fault instead of trial and error. it might cost u a little dime but it saves you a lot of stress and embarrassment. thnks

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by Nobody: 5:32pm On Feb 22, 2016
Everyone keeps talking about proper maintenance. Please o, what other proper maintenance would you guys mean? Apart from the normal once in 3 months servicing that I do?

Please do tell. Thank you

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by calabardick(m): 4:54pm On Feb 23, 2016
IkpuMmadu:


He is correct and its you that's doesn't know nada bro

don't mind that bonkom,

to my own experience, i4 engines are highly affected by the A/C, from V6 upward, you won't notice any major change in the engine sound.

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 6:25pm On Feb 23, 2016
calabardick:


don't mind that bonkom,

to my own experience, i4 engines are highly affected by the A/C, from V6 upward, you won't notice any major change in the engine sound.


That's OK ..the only thing that I know that kils engines are roadside mechanics

They killed mine

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 6:28pm On Feb 23, 2016
chidooh1:
pls, i want to know which one is better between c180 and camry Tinny light.

How dare you ask such a question

Who compares a Benz and a Toyota

C180 is a good car
Maintained cheaper

I drive both c class and Japanese
Camry full engine is 120k
C 180 is 70k
Camry back light is like 9 k
C 180 2k 5

Camery doesn't consume fuel
C doesn't also

C class is more rugged and refined with luxury
Camry is just ordinary


Now which one will u take

Take c 180

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by chidooh1: 7:39pm On Feb 23, 2016
IkpuMmadu:


How dare you ask such a question

Who compares a Benz and a Toyota

C180 is a good car
Maintained cheaper

I drive both c class and Japanese
Camry full engine is 120k
C 180 is 70k
Camry back light is like 9 k
C 180 2k 5

Camery doesn't consume fuel
C doesn't also

C class is more rugged and refined with luxury
Camry is just ordinary


Now which one will u take

Take c 180
Thanks
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 10:05pm On Feb 23, 2016
chidooh1:
Thanks

C180 is a good buy
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by ernecy(m): 2:33am On Feb 25, 2016
IkpuMmadu:


I drive that car also ..Benz build one of the best engines ever known to mankind and one thing you should realise is that the engine isvtiugh and rugged and also strong. AC doesn't affect the engine at all .... We are talking if Benz not these cheap Japanese cars


So how do you enjoy the handling

C180 is just a bad ass Benz
you they make the c180 hungry me o. cheesy grin.. How much can I get one, how is the fuEl economy, availability of parts, and what model is yours (year)
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by mastro: 8:29am On Feb 25, 2016
keezy125:
i drive c 180 and i always drive with my air condition ON. So i need to know if there is any side effect on that, apart from the fuel consumption.

Long story short: None

Longer story: increased wear and tear is negligible, of course running your A/C means another item that needs servicing but that applies to all extras in a car, even remote locking adds complexity and another potential point of failure.

Off topic Story: In this current Naija heat those who prefer to sweat then good luck to them, personally I prefer air cooled luxury. grin in my house car and office.
Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 8:54am On Feb 25, 2016
ernecy:
you they make the c180 hungry me o. cheesy grin.. How much can I get one, how is the fuEl economy, availability of parts, and what model is yours (year)

I don't know the rate now ...the c180 is the compressor type not the 4matic...that one that has a back like VBoot ..it has C180 and C200

Bros ..that car makes sense die...if you drive the automatic you will throw away your Japanese

Warning ...don't put on your AC on a freeway ...you will not know when you hit 200 km/h ...the car is so stable and rugged that you will not feel it on high speed unlike these cheap Japanese cars that when you hit 120 km the car will be as light as paper and shakes like a child with siezure

Funny enough the car doesn't consume fuel. I have a friend that has been driving that C180 for years ..he buys if he is done he sell it and buy another one.he said he can't drive any other car

Funny enough it doesn't consume fuel and haven't seen it overheat ..in short the engine is built to last ...the parts ain't that expensive ...the fuel pump is like 8k ..the rear light is like 2k5 the front light is like 3k ...the leather interior is superb.. The AC is killer


The downside ...don't buy anyhow fuel...premium fuel or always use fuel treatment.. Make sure a qualified mechanic services the car and good electrician touch the electric component ...it's a highly modern car


It's a good ride that you can massage a woman in but don't Bleep in it oooo


I was on 3rd mainland bridge the other day..I way playing Micheal Jackson...oh the speakers so bad ...Bosch. No car overtook me .I wasn't speeding much but wound up..when I realised I was on 180km mehnnnn I got o slow ..I did that bridge in 10 mins what's happened do in 25 mins

There are two cars in the world
Benz and others

As of parts ...go and sleep bro..parts are everywhere ....

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Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by IkpuMmadu: 9:58am On Feb 25, 2016
ernecy:
you they make the c180 hungry me o. cheesy grin.. How much can I get one, how is the fuEl economy, availability of parts, and what model is yours (year)
This the model I am talking ...this the mist rugged model..the other model is also good but it's a bit pricey ..but this one is the one I drive and it is superb

Re: Does Constant Use Of AC Have Any Effect On The Engine by ernecy(m): 10:06am On Feb 25, 2016
IkpuMmadu:

This the model I am talking ...this the mist rugged model..the other model is also good but it's a bit pricey ..but this one is the one I drive and it is superb
grin cheesy bros, thanks; I was saving to buy a corolla when I saw this thread. I have been wondering why people are going for c180 with all the negative myth about Benz fuel consumption. How much can I get it here in Naija and cotonou .you don make me fall in love with this car. Thanks

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