Thus spake Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv> :

>Dillon Pyron <invaliddmpyron@austin.rr.com> wrote in
>news:rg06955tfkifh0drd6h8vq3fl1hr0ugs66@4ax.com :
>
>> Does the compressor put much of a load on the engine at startup?
>> Lately I've taken to turning the A/C off after I shutdown the engine
>> and giving it a couple of seconds of run time before I turn the A/C
>> back on. Am I being silly? If it only saves a couple of percent, yes
>> I am.
>
>
>
>The compressor clutch will not engage until the engine is running, so the
>position of the A/C switch makes no difference on startup.
>
>You're better to turn the A/C off a couple of miles from home, not right at
>shutoff. Allowing the evaporator a few minutes to come to ambient
>temperature (with the blower fan remaining on) will help dry up the
>condensation that eventually leads to that "stinky socks" smell.

Thanks. More for the stinky socks advice. I HATE that with a
passion.

And if you have a turbo, make sure it idles for at least 30 seconds,
unless you have some sort of additional pressure oiling system.
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