Can I remove my AC Compressor?

04-03-2005, 01:37 AM

I have a 93 and the AC doesn't work so I want to remove the compressor.

Will this cause any problems?

Will I get a boost in mileage?

Thanks

danf6975 · 02-26-2008, 12:14 PM

i have been wondering the same thing.
i do know as confirmed by independant testers that driving with ac on will reduce gas mileage 13.8-15.6% more than with the windows down at 55mph so i figured might as well remove the belt since my ac doesnt work but still havent seen anyone give a definitive answer and i dont know enough to say one way or the other

phantom_smack · 03-10-2008, 02:40 PM

With the compressor not engaged there would be little or no load so it would not make much of a difference

mark v · 03-10-2008, 02:51 PM

Actually driving at 55 mph with the A/C on will save more gas than driving at 55 mph with the windows open.

Mythbusters had a whole show dedicated to this myth and busted it.

Removing the compressor will give you little or no gas mpg, not worth the effort. However it will lower the resale value if it has any to begin with and you may need to find a different size belt if the A/C runs off the same belt as the rest of your engines accessory's do.