Could someone please explain what Toyota was thinking??? (Defrost)

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Sep 29, 2005 | 10:03 PM

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motoracer47

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Originally Posted by AKTaco

He said in addition to the drier air, the A/C used a "heavier duty" blower motor, so it cut down on wear and tear when on high...

theres only one blower motor, so he was blowing smoke.

Sep 29, 2005 | 10:13 PM

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CoedNaked

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Originally Posted by bike4miles

Also, the AC system needs to be turned on every month for matainance. Without this feature you would never turn it on all winter.

And if you don't run your A/C somewhat regularly you can build up MILDEW in the A/C lines which will really suck when you need your first blast of cold air come Summer time. Plus it's kinda unhealthy. So it's good that your vehicle runs the A/C to defrost.

Oct 1, 2005 | 08:05 AM

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CynicX

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Originally Posted by Beartracker

Whats the deal with circulating the inside air??? Does this allow any outside air in or are you just blowing around stale air? Anyone know when it should be used and what for? Mike

The air is colder while recirculating the inside air. Instead of the A/C trying to cool 100 degree outside air, its recirculating the 70 defree inside air.

Plus it will help keep bad smells outside, but for the best effiency using the recirculating feature is always best.

Oct 1, 2005 | 02:29 PM

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Diesel_Freak

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yep... like everyone's saying, AC helps to defog by drying the air... my 92 Jetta turns on the AC when you go to defrost... adn there's no off switch, it just uses the AC for Defrost/fog permanently.