Do you use your air con?

Waynedance · Apr 20th, 2018, 20:31

Just wondered how people use theirs. Work at a garage and get all sort of comments.

Some never use it, it uses too much fuel, not hot enough etc. When I say mine is never switched off (climate on auto) as it's good for keeping the cabin comfortable and windows demisted in rainy weather sort of goes over peoples heads.

MikeGMT · Apr 20th, 2018, 20:48

Yeah, I leave mine on auto all the time. I don't think it does the system any favours by not using it regularly as the liquid/gas lubricates the seals and stops them drying out. What really amazes me is that some people think you only need to use it in hot weather.

Waynedance · Apr 20th, 2018, 20:54

I tell so many customers it's not for use only when it's hot, yes your right I believe you get less problems if it's in constant use.

Harvey1512 · Apr 20th, 2018, 21:09

I leave mine on all year round. Picking and choosing when it is on causes problems.

ITSv40 · Apr 20th, 2018, 21:17

Yes, on auto permanently. Set at 19 degrees and left alone.

Marty Dolomite · Apr 20th, 2018, 21:17

Mine is always on. not only is it air conditioning it is also acts as a dehumidifier even when the arm heater is on, as said a lot people don't understand what AC is. I do sometimes have to tell passengers to keep the windows up as the car will cool quicker if the AC is left to do the job its designed to do.

Whyman · Apr 20th, 2018, 21:27

I leave mine on Auto most of the time but do occasionally switch it off.

One of the most frustrating journeys I have been on was with my old boss who every 10 minutes or so would switch the air-con on and the off 10 minutes later rather than leaving it on Auto.

He was so tight that and may have saved a miniscual amount of fuel but the constant temperature variation was very annoying and uncomfortable.

DSK · Aug 3rd, 2018, 22:21

I never really use aircon, only this year its been REALLY hot.

When in crawling/slow traffic I switch it on (e.g M25/M1 rush hour). Once were above 50mph and flowing then I like the heat and open the sunroof and and/or windows.

SignumGB · May 18th, 2019, 09:23

No never, have window down a little.

Ian21401 · May 18th, 2019, 11:39

Don’t have AC in my old 940 and never owned a car with it so don’t know a lot about it.
Daughter has had AC in her previous V40 and V50 and in her present XC70. I understand that it should be used regularly to keep everything working as it should. Also, it helps to dehumidify the interior even when it is not required to cool things down. It seems to be frequently required to demist the windscreen in certain conditions and kicks in when windscreen defrost is selected.

View Poll Results: Do use air con...
Mostly always on all year.	171	73.39%
Only when it's really hot.	47	20.17%
No it does not work and not bothered about it.	8	3.43%
Uses to much fuel, open the window.	2	0.86%
It works but still never use it even if really hot.	5	2.15%
Voters: 233. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 20th, 2018, 20:31	#1
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	Do you use your air con? Just wondered how people use theirs. Work at a garage and get all sort of comments. Some never use it, it uses too much fuel, not hot enough etc. When I say mine is never switched off (climate on auto) as it's good for keeping the cabin comfortable and windows demisted in rainy weather sort of goes over peoples heads. __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Apr 20th, 2018, 20:54	#3
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	I tell so many customers it's not for use only when it's hot, yes your right I believe you get less problems if it's in constant use. __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Apr 20th, 2018, 21:09	#4
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	I leave mine on all year round. Picking and choosing when it is on causes problems. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Apr 20th, 2018, 21:17	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:34 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Yes, on auto permanently. Set at 19 degrees and left alone. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Apr 20th, 2018, 20:48	#2
MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:36 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	Yeah, I leave mine on auto all the time. I don't think it does the system any favours by not using it regularly as the liquid/gas lubricates the seals and stops them drying out. What really amazes me is that some people think you only need to use it in hot weather.

Apr 20th, 2018, 21:17	#6
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2024 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	Mine is always on. not only is it air conditioning it is also acts as a dehumidifier even when the arm heater is on, as said a lot people don't understand what AC is. I do sometimes have to tell passengers to keep the windows up as the car will cool quicker if the AC is left to do the job its designed to do.

Apr 20th, 2018, 21:27	#7
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:24 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	I leave mine on Auto most of the time but do occasionally switch it off. One of the most frustrating journeys I have been on was with my old boss who every 10 minutes or so would switch the air-con on and the off 10 minutes later rather than leaving it on Auto. He was so tight that and may have saved a miniscual amount of fuel but the constant temperature variation was very annoying and uncomfortable. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Aug 3rd, 2018, 22:21	#8
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	I never really use aircon, only this year its been REALLY hot. When in crawling/slow traffic I switch it on (e.g M25/M1 rush hour). Once were above 50mph and flowing then I like the heat and open the sunroof and and/or windows. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

May 18th, 2019, 09:23	#9
SignumGB XC70 Owner/VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Montreal, QC	No never, have window down a little. __________________ 2012 Volvo XC70 3.0L AWD T6 [CAN🍁] 2015 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D4 SE LUX - Sold 78,728 Miles (July 2023) [GB] 2012 Volvo XC70 2.4L AWD D3 SE LUX - Written off 76,500 Miles (Aug 2017)[GB]

May 18th, 2019, 11:39	#10
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Don’t have AC in my old 940 and never owned a car with it so don’t know a lot about it. Daughter has had AC in her previous V40 and V50 and in her present XC70. I understand that it should be used regularly to keep everything working as it should. Also, it helps to dehumidify the interior even when it is not required to cool things down. It seems to be frequently required to demist the windscreen in certain conditions and kicks in when windscreen defrost is selected.

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