You are correct that the car should be able to run without problems - assuming that the AC is running within spec. Jim's post was pointing out a potential for higher than normal temperatures because the AC might be running at too high of a pressure. -- Mike -------------- Original message from "stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxxxxx>: -------------- > This is correct BUT it still shouldn't make the car run as hot as it > does. The radiator, fans, etc. set-up is efficient to pull through > enough air to cool the car and condenser at the same time-this is why > for many of us the car runs cooler with the AC on. The aluminum > condenser doesn't get blazing hot like the radiator -----Dani B. #5003 > > > hot gas is going into the condensor which is in FRONT of your > > radiator. When your AC is on you have much hotter air travelling > > through your radiator and thus is has less cooling capacity. The > > higher the pressure, the higher the temperature of the condensor. > > Your probably running so high that the condensor is heating the air > to > > 220. And if the air going through the radiator is 220, thats the > > coldest your engine can get. > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/