How to turn on the air conditioner in the car? Popular topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
As the high temperatures continue in summer, the use of air conditioners in cars has become a hot topic on the Internet recently. The following combines the hot topics of the past 10 days to provide you with a complete guide to the scientific use of car air conditioners.
1. The whole network is hotly discussing the pain points of air conditioner use (data in the past 10 days)

| Ranking | Hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to cool down quickly after being exposed to the sun | 128.5 |
| 2 | Correct usage of AC key | 96.2 |
| 3 | Internal and external circulation selection skills | 84.7 |
| 4 | The relationship between fuel consumption and air conditioning | 63.9 |
| 5 | Solution for rear row without air outlet | 41.3 |
2. 5 steps to start the air conditioner correctly
1.Pre-ventilation treatment:First open the windows to ventilate for 1-2 minutes to exhaust the hot air (recent videos related to Douyin have been played more than 200 million times)
2.Startup sequence:Start the vehicle → turn on the external circulation → turn on the fan → finally turn on the AC (actual measurement data from Weibo shows that it can reduce initial energy consumption by 30%)
3.Temperature setting:Recommended temperature is 24-26℃ (Autohome test shows that each 1℃ lower temperature increases fuel consumption by 5-7%)
4.Wind direction adjustment:Blowing upward is more conducive to cold air circulation (Zhihu’s popular answer has received more than 150,000 likes)
5.Closing time:It is recommended to turn off the AC 3 minutes before arrival and only turn on the fan to prevent the growth of odor.
3. Air conditioning settings in different scenarios
| scene | Temperature setting | cycle mode | wind speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| After exposure | Turn on maximum first and then adjust to 24℃ | Outside first then inside | Maximum range→mid range |
| Driving at high speed | 24-26℃ | inner loop | 2-3 gear |
| Demisting on rainy days | 22-24℃ | outer loop | 3 levels + defog mode |
| Driving at night | 26℃ | Automatic switching | 1-2 gear |
4. 3 cool facts about saving fuel and cooling
1.Replace the filter element regularly:Dirty filter elements will cause refrigeration efficiency to drop by 30% (actual data measured by a car blogger)
2.Use automatic mode wisely:The AUTO mode of most models saves 8-12% more fuel than manual adjustment.
3.Film selection:High-quality thermal insulation film can reduce air conditioning load by 25% (latest test report of China Consumers Association)
5. Answers to recent hot controversial issues
1.Does the AC button need to be on all the time?It must be turned on during defogging/dehumidification and can be turned off during heating in winter.
2.Does the air conditioner of new energy vehicles consume more electricity?Actual measurement shows: electric vehicle air conditioning power consumption ≈ headlight power consumption (about 1-2kW)
3.What should I do if there is no air outlet in the rear row?Recent Taobao data shows that sales of small car fans have increased by 180% year-on-year.
6. Maintenance intervals recommended by experts
| parts | Replacement cycle | Fee reference |
|---|---|---|
| air conditioning filter element | 10,000-20,000 kilometers | 50-200 yuan |
| Refrigerant | 3-4 years | 150-400 yuan |
| Pipeline cleaning | 2 years | 200-500 yuan |
Mastering these techniques can not only improve driving comfort, but also extend the life of the air conditioner. The hot weather has continued recently, so car owners are advised to collect it for later use!
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