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Old 07-24-2014, 07:40 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Chad86 View Post
Is the reason why the HVAC controls default to recirculated air due to the hot air coming into the cabin from the engine all the time?
Default recirc improves the grams/mile emissions rating resulting in a higher mpg rating which helps their CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy). The 86 is pretty well sealed in the engine bay, thus the hot air, so recirc in this case is a good thing.
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