It's getting really hot where I live lately, and I love the cabin overheat protection feature! However, I am very worried about wearing out the HVAC system over time. I'm not concerned about how much energy it's consuming, only the wear-and-tear of its use 8+ hrs per day. Is my fear warranted?
With my previous ICE vehicles, I would use the AC sparingly, rolling down the windows unless really necessary. I've seen too many HVACs fail over time in ICE vehicles, with those obviously only running while driving. The idea of the AC running all day just seems to me like it's not going to last very long.
Am I going to have to replace my M3's HVAC system for a hundreds of dollars each year if I overuse this feature?
With my previous ICE vehicles, I would use the AC sparingly, rolling down the windows unless really necessary. I've seen too many HVACs fail over time in ICE vehicles, with those obviously only running while driving. The idea of the AC running all day just seems to me like it's not going to last very long.
Am I going to have to replace my M3's HVAC system for a hundreds of dollars each year if I overuse this feature?
