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woodcook:
I was waiting for comments like this, this is a common believe in Nigeria (road side mechanics tales). Please can any of you calling me names show me a link to any car manufacturing websites/manual where it is explicitly stated?

Until any one of you provide that you don't have the right to call me names.

For your information, it is actually efficient to drive with your windows up and a/c on than driving with windows down and a/c off.

Hw can u say a car ac doesnt consume fuel? Well may be u only drive frm home to work daily or may be u hav never driven without an ac before to see d difference. The fact remains dat a car ac consumes extra fuel,though it may not be noticeable but it consumes more because it puts more load on the engine,and d engine has to put out more power to work effectively..

woodcook:
Stop sending me NL conversation. You either send a link to a car manufacturing website or a research paper other than that "na just bear parlor gist" which I am not interested in.

For your information I am at the stage in my life where I don't listen to a blanket statement or bear parlor gist.

Olodo! I referred you to the modification of the earlier post, I doubt it if you read the attached file.That attached PDF is from Honda accord manual.
You can download it using google search but i know you wont do it. You ll prefer to swim in your folly!

oloriooko:
So this is what this country has turned to, people now devising means of surviving this crunching fuel scarcity instead of sending out this useless insensitive lying regime by Occupying Nigeria now!

Thats Zombie's life in a zoological republic for you!

woodcook:
Air conditioner consumes fuel says who?

Lolzzz, like seriously??

sweetyme001:
Today is my birthday can i get 1000likes of fuel.

Lolz, OYO tinzz

femi4:
Olodo! I referred you to the modification of the earlier post, I doubt it if you read the attached file.That attached PDF is from Honda accord manual.
You can download it using google search but i know you wont do it. You ll prefer to swim in your folly!

Let us put a stop to this back and forth.

The question is does using AC leads to more fuel consumption? The simple answer is it depends. So as long as the op keeps making a blanket statement without explaining the circumstance in which his assertions are true then my question still stands " says who?"


Anyway I hope this put a rest to it. By the way good night!

woodcook:
I no see any file. Why you modify am, my question was based on early post don't try to switch it.

You had better state categorically what my position was with regards to the original post and both any other changes should be reflected in your first post where you asked me "if i don baff". lol

Ignorant! are you new to Nairaland? you asked for car manufacturer manual and I inserted the pdf format in earlier post, thats what i meant by modification. I didnt modify the texts. Is that too difficult for you to comprehend?Don't tell me your phone can't display images

femi4:
Ignorant! are you new to Nairaland? you asked for car manufacturer manual and I inserted the pdf format in earlier post, thats what i meant by modification. I didnt modify the texts. Is that too difficult for you to comprehend?Don't tell me your phone can't display images

Ignorant calling someone ignorant did you ever consider the gadget am and connection am using in browsing? Did you bother to ask me if I could view anything other than text or you didnt know it is possible for some file or attachment or photo not to open in some medium?

I tire for you.

MotoringNigeria:
Break up with your partner if he or she is fat. If you have fat friends, make sure you are going out in their car not the other way around. With the increase in price of PMS, people have been wondering how to save fuel. Nigerians always see opportunity in every situation which means some people started importing stuff they say will reduce the rate at which you petrol burn by 25%. Petrol cannot be diesel.

So here I am giving you tips on how to reduce your fuel consumption. If you are driving a Corolla, you really don't have to worry except you are not ready to use a car. If you drive cars like Infinity FX45, Benz S550 etc this post is not for you. You are meant to spend a lot on fuel. So many Tips but I will shortlist a little that you can follow.

1. Drive at the speed limit.

This is the single most effective solution to increasing efficiency. The most fuel-efficient speed may be the point at which your vehicle shifts to high gear. For most vehicles, this is somewhere around 80mph.


2. Try to avoid traffic on busy days or times when it is raining, windy or barometric pressure is high.

Rain, headwind and high barometric pressure create extra air drag that uses more fuel to create and maintain forward motion (a tailwind helps).


3. Get rid of any unnecessary weight in your car or truck like golf clubs or unnecessary tools, materials and YOUR FAT GF.

Lowering the tailgate on a pickup truck actually reduces your gas mileage byreducing drag.


4. Avoid wasting fuel from pressing the gas to regain the speed lost from braking when following closely (tailgating) which forces you to correct your following distance by applying your brakes, slowing forward motion.


5. Every time you punch the gas to quickly accelerate after stopping you are burning extra fuel and increasing tire wear.


6. It increases fuel consumption when you allow the vehicle speed to drift lower and then accelerate back up than it does to maintain a steady position on the accelerator.


7. Change your air filter.

A dirty air filter will rob the engine of power and efficiency. It will use more gas than a clean filter.


8. Keep the tires inflated to the proper pressure to increase your travelling distance on a tank of gas.

Keep a tire gauge handy and check the pressure. Tires naturally lose air over a period of time.


9. Service your car at manufacturers recommended intervals.

Tokunbo or New, Change spark plugs and co when their performance begins to drop.


10. Avoid excessive idling.

If you idle your car for more than a minute, it will save gas to turn off the engine.


11. Ignite the engine.

Wait for the rev cursor to return to 1. Then move slowly. Your car will warm up b4 you get to the main road or highway.

NB: New cars don't need to be warmed up.


12. The Air conditioner consumes fuel.

Use it only when its necessary. In the afternoon, in traffic or when it pours.


13. Keep track of your fuel economy so you can quickly identify when your vehicle is in need of a tune-up or other service.


14. Pretend that there is a raw egg between your foot and the accelerator pedal in your vehicle.

You don’t want to break the egg and get the mess on your floor boards so you’ll be less inclined to press down the throttle pedal. The idea is to encourage gentle accelerations and avoid flooring or lead footing your vehicle.


15. When you see a red light in the distance, start to slow down moderately well before, and wait for it to turn green so you can stroll on through, hopefully maintaining quite a bit of speed.


16. One great way to save fuel is to do minimal braking for turns.

When coming up to a turn or bend, threshold brake at thelimit of adhesion and slowly release the brakes as your turn the wheel. Once your come out of the turn you will still be near the speed limit.


17. Don’t top off!

Never fill past the auto-stop on the pump – anything above that can spill and can benegated by emissions systems! Either way, topped-off fuel is wasted!


18. When you arrive home, take the time to reverse park into your garage/parking lot. Do this while the engine is already up to temperature instead of spending time in the morning reversing and manoeuvring the car out while the engine is cold and consuming more fuel.


19. Know Your route

I use a simple GPS that I bought for only $99. Whenever I am unfamiliar with the route, I plug in the address to avoid getting lost and wasting miles. It also works great for finding food and fuel stops along the route of your trip.


20. Most effective way is to sell your car. We will help you do that at Minkail Autos Ltd.

Here is witty and informative piece written by Minkail Olusoji, a seasoned car enthusiast and dealer.

Motoringnigeria.com

I believe you meant 80kph as 80mph is about 130kph or so