eiverTip 48: 9 tips for optimising your use of the aircon

Here are some useful tips to reduce fuel consumption and pollution caused by the use of air conditioning

1. change the air filter every year;
2. as the  conditioning still produces cold air, there is no need to recharge the refrigerant;
3. park in the shade when possible;
4. open windows for heat removal before starting the air conditioning;
5. close the windows when the air conditioning is running;
6. do not exceed 4-5 ° C difference between the outside and the inside of the air-conditioned car;
7. turn off the automatic air conditioning when it is not too hot;
8. in hot weather the “recycling” command, manual air conditioning, to get fresh air in the cabin and thus reduce the energy consumed by the system;
9. operate the air conditioning from time to time, even in winter, to keep the seals in good shape.