Using air conditioning in a car is not just about turning it on/off, but requires a number of operations to maximize the effectiveness of the air conditioning system.

Choose a suitable parking location

Here are some tips for using car air conditioning most effectively: First, before thinking about using air conditioning, you should think about choosing a reasonable parking space. Avoid parking your car in places without a roof or shade. In case of force majeure, you should equip your car with some heat-insulating film, sunshades, and car covers depending on the situation and economic conditions.

Do not turn on the air conditioner before or at the same time as starting the car.

This seemingly quick cooling action will reduce the battery's lifespan due to overworking. Instead, you should lower the windows and let in fresh air. In the meantime, you can turn on the fan to both push out the toxic air and cool down the car. After about 5-10 minutes, close the windows tightly and turn on and lower the air conditioner to a suitable temperature.

Priority to take in outside air

Normally, you will have to take in outside air to have oxygen inside the car. The inside air intake mode should only be turned on when the temperature in the car has reached a stable level, you want to cool it quickly, or the car has gone through dusty areas, heavy rain, or wet weather. However, some modern car models today have an automatic mode to adjust the inside and outside air intake. Users only adjust it manually when the sensor is broken and cannot detect the pollution level.

Do not let the temperature get too cold.

Low temperatures will consume more energy. However, more importantly, this can easily lead to a thermal shock reaction when the body steps out of the car. In addition, when using the air conditioner, you need to pay attention to the fan. If the fan is too strong, more energy will be consumed and the cold air blown by the fan can easily lead to negative effects on health.

Do not turn off the air conditioner at the same time as the engine.

Similarly, when starting up, you should not turn off the air conditioner at the same time as the engine. It is recommended to turn off the air conditioner a few minutes before turning off the engine, which will help stabilize the engine and, more importantly, avoid thermal shock when you step out of the car into the hot sun.

Finally, like any other part, your air conditioner should be serviced regularly. This important step will help extend the life of your air conditioner and keep it running efficiently throughout the hot summer months.

According to AutoPro