It's a question that is becoming increasingly relevant, considering that climate scientists are now saying 2024 will top 2023 as the hottest year on record. Are you consuming more fuel by running your car's air conditioning unit than if you drove with the windows down?
It's also a question that the content creators at AccurateAuto (@accurateautoinc), a mechanic shop in Northglenn, Colorado, took to TikTok. The Nov. 5 video asking several mechanics has gotten more than 265,000 views as of Monday.