The effect on bulb life is measurable. I NEVER replaced a headlight
(except to upgrade) in my previous 3 vehicles. My Subaru has had
several bulbs burn out to to DRL's. Maybe some of you are too stupid
to turn on lights at dawn dusk or inclement weather but I've figured
that out. How exactly will I pay for a new car if someone hits me?
THEIR insurance will handle that and the award for pain and injury
will allow me to buy a better car. No big deal.

On Oct 22, 10:52 am, ".._.." <.....@yourmom.mil> wrote:
> > Curious, just what sort of a load drain does having the lights on have on
> > an alternator so that mileage is reduced?
>
> There isn't. It's like .01 % (1/10,000) of gas consumed per mile. i.e. NO
> measurable impact on gas milage. That "study" went around and got
> completely debunked all over the internet in 1999 or so.
>
> If you care about saving gas, keep your tires inflated, engine and drive
> train fluids changed regularly, take the stupid-gay ass "Thule" rack off
> your roof when you are not using it, and stop driving like a retarded monkey
> in heat and relax a bit. Those things will get you better gas savings than
> keeping the lights off will.
>
> Plus, with the lights on, you are less likely to have to pay for a new car
> cuz someone didn't see your damn fool ass coming at dusk or in the rain.

> that out. How exactly will I pay for a new car if someone hits me?
> THEIR insurance will handle that and the award for pain and injury
> will allow me to buy a better car. No big deal.

OK, you really said this?
We'll have them send the check to your grave, so you can have it.
If you get hit, it might not just be your car?

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Bob Noble
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