a/c in your pathy?

[mws]

Out of curiosity, has anyone done a highway mpg comparison of "A/C on with windows up" versus "A/C off with windows down" in the Pathy?

 

In many vehicles, the aerodynamic advantage of having the windows closed at speed more than offsets the mechanical load of the compressor so the mpg using the A/C on the highway is higher than driving with windows open. But in others, not. Based on the wind noise, I suspect the Pathy is one of the nots, but don't know.

 

Obviously, the advantage does not apply during slow speed driving.

[Harbinger]

Mines never worked, and I've never cared enough to look into it. I didn't buy this truck for its creature comforts

[unccpathfinder]

how about...

 

I have it and dont use it b/c my last pathy had it and it didnt work so for 8 years i drove around with no ac and i like it that way

[94extreme]

Out of curiosity, has anyone done a highway mpg comparison of "A/C on with windows up" versus "A/C off with windows down" in the Pathy?

 

In many vehicles, the aerodynamic advantage of having the windows closed at speed more than offsets the mechanical load of the compressor so the mpg using the A/C on the highway is higher than driving with windows open. But in others, not. Based on the wind noise, I suspect the Pathy is one of the nots, but don't know.

 

Obviously, the advantage does not apply during slow speed driving.

seems to be the same. i get best milage 40-50mph regardless what accessories are on/off.

[Precise1]

Hmm, I had it and almost never used it until I crashed my truck. Now I don't have it, but wished I did in rare occasions. I have all the parts (condensor/lines/etc) in the garage but haven't had the time to put it in yet...

 

I didn't see that category...

 

B

[John Boy]

I'm actually bringing mine to the dealer tommorrow to have it fixed, I don't have the time or patience to deal with this.

[adamzan]

My compressor clutch just won't engage for some reason :confused:

 

It worked perfectly all those years before

[fordsho90]

Hmm, I had it and almost never used it until I crashed my truck. Now I don't have it, but wished I did in rare occasions. I have all the parts (condensor/lines/etc) in the garage but haven't had the time to put it in yet...

 

I didn't see that category... 

 

B

no dont have it and wish I did

Edited August 1, 2006 by mzxtreme

[Precise1]

Sorry, if you read it all, I have it, just not in the truck and it's not important enough to be a priority to install as I didn't use it when I had it...

 

Oh, forget it...

 

B

[fordsho90]

Sorry, if you read it all, I have it, just not in the truck and it's not important enough to be a priority to install as I didn't use it when I had it...

 

Oh, forget it...

 

B

[RedPath88]

Out of curiosity, has anyone done a highway mpg comparison of "A/C on with windows up" versus "A/C off with windows down" in the Pathy?

 

In many vehicles, the aerodynamic advantage of having the windows closed at speed more than offsets the mechanical load of the compressor so the mpg using the A/C on the highway is higher than driving with windows open.  But in others, not.  Based on the wind noise, I suspect the Pathy is one of the nots, but don't know.

 

Obviously, the advantage does not apply during slow speed driving.

*Whips out 1988 Owners Manual and turns to page 2-2

• When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the window closed to reduce drag.
  

[89pathy4x4]

I just fixed mine after being broken for 5 years.....all it needed was an o-ring at the condenser...I was kinda mad.

 

Oh yeah, and I converted my r-12 to 134 too....works great!!

[The Drift]

Mine is in the shop getting an estimate to get it fixed right now. Praying it's under $300 and doubting it lol. I'm dying without it though.

 

Love winter, hate heat.

[The Drift]

Any of you ever replaced the A/C expansion valve?

 

 

I got a quote of $355.85 on this work, but the part itself is on Autopartswarehouse.com for $56.00. Thinkin if that's the case I will do it my darnself!!

[vengeful]

Any time the AC needs to be worked on the system needs to be properly evacuated and recharged. The quote should include those costs (typically about $100), also the Expansion valve isn't the easiest part to get to, quite labor intensive. That's a pretty good price if it includes evacuation and recharge of the system.

[The Drift]

Any time the AC needs to be worked on the system needs to be properly evacuated and recharged. The quote should include those costs (typically about $100), also the Expansion valve isn't the easiest part to get to, quite labor intensive. That's a pretty good price if it includes evacuation and recharge of the system.

It does include the evacuate and recharge.. I'm lazy. It's hot. I'm kissing $355 goodbye and saying hello to working A/C again!!!

[govols74n]

eleventy trillion times yes, I have it and use it. It's that auto climate control, and nothing says LAZY like just pushing one button to set the temp. where I want it

Its called spoiled...lol

[~Ben~]

Windows rolled down beats AC any day.

 

AC belt recently broke but I got a new one put on pretty quickly afterwards. Its not so much that I use it that often, more just of a comfort thing, knowing I have it there if I want it. Fresh air is always better though I think, only reason I'd use it is if I'm either sitting still or its really humid outside.

[the rig]

have it. Usually I roll with windows down but when I am on the phone or have a female with me I turn it on. I recently serviced it and after 12 years it was still damn near fully charged and good to go.