Foggy, dirty car headlights make driving at night an iffy proposition. Decreased vision is a recipe for night-driving danger. If the water and other debris is allowed to sit, it can cause the bulbs to burn out. . Thankfully, it isn’t difficult to deal with this small problem before it becomes a larger one.
Fogged headlights are inevitable
Water will find its way into the inner recesses of your headlights, reports Popular Mechanics. When the mercury falls, the surfaces of your automobile collect water condensation. The very same design points that allow air flow to reduce pressure on the plastic cover all let moist air in. Generally this isn’t a concern, however; the morning sun burns off the moisture. An automobile parked in a shady spot may need some additional help from the hands of the owner, however.
Here’s what you do with fogged car headlights
If you have a fancy vehicle, just hit the headlamp defogger button. However you do not have a butler reading this blog to you, let’s be realistic.
Right out of the gate, search for a Technical Service Bulletin for your car, says Popular Mechanics. This document – if there is one for your auto – will give details on accessible upgrades, for instance one that will replace the cheap headlamp fixture that comes from the factory.
If there is no upgrade to pursue, get down to DIY basics. A little condensation is no big deal. Just drive around with the headlights for a couple of hours and they will more than likely burn off what’s in the headlight fixture. Driving to that place your dog has been telling you about is a great idea now. If there’s more water in there than a couple of drops, getting the headlight fixture may be a good idea. Within the washing process, deal with any mud, hornets or death-dealing spiders that may cross your path. Dump the water and bugs out, the area with rubbing alcohol, and let the whole thing dry under sunlight so you don’t put the fixture back to the car. Last but not least, park your auto facing south from now on for maximum sun exposure within the northern hemisphere, says Popular Mechanics.
Further reading
Popular Mechanics
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