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Old 09-04-2016, 09:20 PM
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Braking with Airconditioner

Mainly for those not willing to use glide mode or coasting there is an alternate way to save some fuel though not as much. It is by braking the car with the air conditioner when you go in a downhill. Just put the AC at maximum and brake with the gear not with the brake. This will put the compressor at top speed and will cool the car immediately at no cost.
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Biff you made my weekend!! I must say that with all the misinformation spued on forums-your comments takes the prize of the century!!

PS you will get better results if you and you girlfriend both lower their window and open an umbrella!!
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i was thinking hanging out the sunroof!

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