As Brazil grapples with a heatwave, drivers wonder: Does AC affect fuel usage? This debate never seems to cool off, so we dug deep for answers. According to Hélder Almeida from Ibmec BH, using AC does increase fuel usage. How much? Well, it varies by car, but usually around 25-30%. This info is often in […]
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