Joe Worsley wrote:
> Kinderlehrer's wrote:
>
> Ok, now I'm very confused. The output of the alternator is dependent
on the
> rotation speed of the armature, ie RPM of the engine. Unlike an air
> conditioner, there is no clutch mechanism that engages and disenges,
so if
> I put an electric fan in the car, then I have to go faster to get more
> horsepower to the fan motor??
>
> Does this mean I will get better gas mileage if I turn the radio off?
:)
You are only allowed to turn the radio off or volume down if you don't
have a teenager with you.
Joe Worsley
80 TR8
72 TR6 (no radio)
Tupelo, MS USA
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