2.4 liter power with A/C on

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mocha steel '10

Discussion Starter · Aug 13, 2010

My car has a serious lack of power with the A/C running. I have the 4 speed trans. It seems like I almost have to floor it from a stop sometimes just to get it going. Is it just the nature of this engine/trans combo?

I haven't driven a 6 speed 4 cylinder. Is it any better? Anyone here with a LS 4 cylinder/4 speed have this issue?

With the A/C off it runs much better so I'm thinking that if I complain to the dealer, they won't or can't do anything about it.

Any thoughts?

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mocha steel '10

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 13, 2010

RaineMan said:
Unfortunately sluggish is the nature of an underpowered car with such widely spaced gears.

Honestly though, the A/C probably only eats up about 10hp when it is running... it's not that big of a deal.

Also, I didn't know that the 4cyl/4spd was still available in '10.

Only the LS got the 4 speed. 1LT, 2LT, LTZ got the 6 speed.

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mocha steel '10

Discussion Starter · #16 · Aug 17, 2010 (Edited)

bf1942 said:
The Ac does load the 4cyl 4 speed,
it is noticable,
but flooring it is not needed to get going, just a little extra .

you may have an issue it's worth checking it out if only flooring the gas gets it going.

I dropped by the dealer today and drove a LTZ 4 cylinder 6 speed. With the A/C on there was a SLIGHT increase in take off power compared to mine. It wasn't really enough of a difference that would make me regret not getting a 6 speed.

As far as my car I don't have to FLOOR it from a stop with the A/C on to get it going, just a little extra pedal has to be laid in is all.

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