As the temperature gradually decreases, many car owners turn on the heating while driving, but there are also some people who would rather be cold than turn on the heating. Why is this? Daarnaast, whether turning on the heater will increase fuel consumption is also a concern for many car owners. This article will unravel these mysteries for you, so that you no longer have to worry about these issues.

Waarom hebben sommige mensen het liever koud dan dat ze de verwarming aanzetten??

1. Fear of cold wind blowing directly
Many car owners feel the wind is piercing when turning on the heating, especially when the wind blows directly onto their bodies, they will feel very cold. To avoid this situation, some car owners would rather not turn on the heating or only turn on a small amount of heating to keep the interior warm.

2. Worried about increased fuel consumption
Although the heat from the warm air comes from the engine coolant, theoretically it will not increase fuel consumption. Echter, some car owners still believe that turning on the heater will increase fuel consumption, so they choose not to turn on the heater.

3. Not realizing the practicality of warm air
Some car owners may feel that warm air is not necessary, as long as they wear more clothes. Bovendien, if there are other heating devices inside the car, such as electric heaters, the owner may feel that it is not necessary to turn on the heater.

Will turning on the heater increase fuel consumption?

The heat of the warm air comes from the engine coolant and theoretically will not increase fuel consumption. Echter, in practical use, improper use of warm air may lead to an increase in fuel consumption. Bijvoorbeeld, some car owners still use the air conditioning compressor when turning on the heating, which increases fuel consumption. Daarnaast, if the air outlet of the warm air is blown towards people for a long time, it may also cause discomfort to the human body.

How to use heating correctly?
1. Warm up the car before turning on the heater
When driving in winter, you should warm up the car first before turning on the warm air. Because when the car is cold started, the engine has not yet reached normal operating temperature, turning on the heater at this time will cause the engine to warm up slower and increase fuel consumption. daarom, the heating should be turned on after the car has been heated up.
2. Adjust the direction of the air outlet
When using warm air, the direction of the air outlet should be adjusted to be slanted upwards to avoid direct blowing on people. This can not only prevent cold air from blowing onto people, but also increase the temperature inside the car.
3. Do not open the A/C button
A/C is the compressor switch for car air conditioning, and it is not necessary to turn on the A/C button when using heating. Because the A/C button only works when cooling, and the heat from the warm air comes from the engine coolant, there is no need to use an air conditioning compressor. If the A/C button is turned on while using the heater, it will not only increase fuel consumption but also affect the heating effect.

4. Regularly replace the air conditioning filter element
Air conditioning filter is an important component of car air conditioning, which can filter out impurities and odors in the air. If the air conditioning filter is dirty and blocked, it will affect the heating effect of the air conditioning. daarom, the air conditioning filter should be replaced regularly to ensure the normal operation of the air conditioning.
5. Reasonably utilize internal and external circulation
When using warm air, the internal and external circulation should be utilized reasonably. Internal circulation can increase the temperature inside the car, while external circulation can ensure fresh air inside the car. When using the internal circulation system, it should be noted not to use it for a long time, otherwise it may cause a deterioration in the air quality inside the car.
In summary, using warm air correctly can not only increase the temperature inside the car, but also avoid problems such as increased fuel consumption and impact on engine performance. daarom, car owners should pay attention to the above suggestions when using heating. Tegelijkertijd, it is important not to overly rely on heating equipment and neglect the vehicle’s own heating system. Let’s drive our cars safely and comfortably in the cold winter!