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Old 08-31-2005, 09:30 AM   #11
dar512
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Originally Posted by wolf
So, can anybody tell me ... which is more energy efficient, running the A/C (albeit at a higher level than I would actually want, mildly chilled instead of icy cold) or driving with the windows open? (7 mile drive to work, usually not exceeding 40 mph)
I read this a while ago: air on for highway speeds, windows for < 50mph.
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