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Is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on?
In the summer, is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on? I have a 2008 Ford Ka.
Asked on 17 June 2010 by Mick Smith
Answered by
Honest John
In 30 limits and especially in traffic jams, widows open. Out on the open road at speed, windows closed and air con on.
Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.
Every time you enter an average consumption figure against your car, the overall average automatically adjusts to reflect it.
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