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gasonater11

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Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 6:35:31 PM

I have heard that driving with your air conditioner on uses as much or even less gas than driving with your windows down!
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iwannavet
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Message Posted: Jun 8, 2013 9:36:35 AM

AC
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iwannavet
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Message Posted: Jun 7, 2013 8:53:46 AM

A/C
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iwannavet
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Message Posted: Jun 6, 2013 8:56:10 AM

A/C
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cardjim
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Message Posted: Jun 3, 2013 8:31:49 AM

a/c
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snirt
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Message Posted: Jun 3, 2013 2:04:51 AM

I use a/c
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redx590
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Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 8:55:52 PM

i hate blowing wind, so A/C if i had to
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Z12
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Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 8:47:09 PM

Either one
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coffeebrake1015
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Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 3:11:19 PM

a/c
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coffeebrake1015
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Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 8:04:07 PM

A/C
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appleNY
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Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 6:13:29 PM

ac
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dental man
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Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 4:44:37 PM

A/C
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pkrpro
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Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 3:49:36 PM

windows down
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pkrpro
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Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 2:15:37 PM

hate ac windows down
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iwannavet
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Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 12:48:48 PM

both
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RxHugh
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Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 3:06:21 PM

Usually have window open and top down in summer unless raining
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dental man
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Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 12:59:35 PM

Both
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iwannavet
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Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 12:38:26 PM

both
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Z12
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Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 8:14:50 PM

Either
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aaamanMI
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Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 6:00:06 PM

down
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jimmy123NE
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Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 4:10:59 PM

Windows down.
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SCOTT38
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Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 2:43:31 PM

Both
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cardjim
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Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 10:31:08 AM

ac
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appleNY
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Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 4:54:54 PM

ac
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pkrpro
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Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 4:45:01 PM

prefer windows down hate ac
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Z12
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Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 9:12:28 PM

Either
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john382
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Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 6:48:34 PM

I prefer the windows down when I start the AC. To get that smell out when the AC starts.
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pkrpro
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Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 1:52:47 PM

i prefer windows down
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mrpolk6
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Message Posted: Jan 27, 2012 8:55:37 AM

a/c vs. aerodynamics
a/c will win most of the time
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HFAJR0034
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Message Posted: Jan 26, 2012 9:19:01 AM

a.c on i think u. use more gas
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Tanner_1
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Message Posted: Jan 26, 2012 9:00:07 AM

AC when the humidity is high or the temps are high.
windows down in the Spring and Fall.
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nikitaNH
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Message Posted: Jan 11, 2012 7:05:01 AM

AC
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aaamanMI
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Message Posted: Jan 10, 2012 8:02:05 AM

down
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dongo50
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Message Posted: Jan 10, 2012 6:26:54 AM

ac
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jwalkerh
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Message Posted: Jan 10, 2012 6:08:16 AM

AC always
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pcprof
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Message Posted: Dec 12, 2011 2:52:38 AM

A/C
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awillisant
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Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 5:51:25 PM

both
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ToolinIt
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Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 4:51:15 PM

A/C, having the windows down produces drag just like having your parking brake would.
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Message Posted: Sep 27, 2011 8:21:01 AM

a/c
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gator2002
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2011 1:15:43 PM

windows down, AC broken
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LonghornBubba
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2011 11:45:43 AM

a/c
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pennygasON
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2011 10:01:31 AM

Depends on the weather.
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Dale Jr.
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2011 9:54:13 AM

Depends on how hot it is.
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feldos
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Message Posted: Sep 24, 2011 3:07:17 PM

a/c or top down/windows down. Pretty much don't drive with windows down if top is up.
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Mmamakool
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Message Posted: Sep 24, 2011 2:18:17 PM

windows down
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SuperMoto
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Message Posted: Sep 24, 2011 2:05:05 PM

Both depending on how hot it is.
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PennySBergeron
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Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 9:30:06 PM

a/c
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luvmyburgi
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Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 6:36:08 PM

a/c
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