Based upon my personal experience as well as that of others I know who save the AC for really unbearable conditions I think it does.
We use the AC whenever conditions warrant and rarely roll down the windows for comfort.
We've had cars that had cold AC out to 200K+ with no service at all and never any additional gas.
I've never had to replace a compressor or any other part of the AC system of any car we've ever owned and we consider working AC a must for the hot and humid months especially for highway travel.
It seems to me that regular use extends the life of the AC system as well as its charge since regular use seems to help in preventing leaks.
What have your experiences been?
We use the AC whenever conditions warrant and rarely roll down the windows for comfort.
We've had cars that had cold AC out to 200K+ with no service at all and never any additional gas.
I've never had to replace a compressor or any other part of the AC system of any car we've ever owned and we consider working AC a must for the hot and humid months especially for highway travel.
It seems to me that regular use extends the life of the AC system as well as its charge since regular use seems to help in preventing leaks.
What have your experiences been?