Does running the AC while the car is stationary damage the vehicle?

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Running the AC while the car is stationary can damage the vehicle. Impacts of running the AC while stationary: It increases the condenser pressure, causing wear to the cooling system and leading to carbon buildup in the engine. Additionally, after turning on the AC, the engine needs to cool down the heat from the AC condenser, which keeps the cooling fan running continuously. If there are issues with the cooling or heat dissipation systems, it can result in high engine coolant temperature, potentially harming the engine. Precautions for using the car AC: Turn off the AC switch during startup and rapid acceleration, avoid setting the AC temperature too low, adjust the air vent direction properly, refrain from immediately turning on the AC after the car has been exposed to intense sunlight, and always turn off the AC before shutting down the engine when parking.