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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Halogens sometimes dim over time, so if you still have the original headlight bulbs, you might consider replacing them. I just replaced the bulbs in our 2014 vehicle for that reason, and the new ones are a bit brighter. But, I agree with your points in general.

Most of the LEDs that are a problem for me are the aftermarket ones. I don't usually have an issue with the ones that are on cars designed for them, fortunately.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The problem for me is it's so much of a hassle to get to the bulb that it's not worth it unless they actually go out. You practically have to take the engine out to get to the headlines.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, some cars are real bears. The ones in mine aren't bad, though our pickup does have a latch you have to unlock from the wheel well (Youtube helped there). But I know some older Mazdas, for example, required removing the bumper cover and other things to get to the bulbs. Yikes.