Lights / Brake Bleeding

["Al Powell" <apowell@agcom.tamu.edu>]

I think the real problem with DRL's as put into action by GM is that 
they install CHEAP lights with crappy lenses.  As a result, the 
lights cannot be aimed so that the light output is kept out of 
oncoming drivers' eyeline.  Result: irritation.

The same is true of the so-called "driving" lights bought and 
installed by many drivers.  Most of the folks buying them don't know 
the difference between a fog and driving light, the lens patterns 
used in each, and how to mount them in order to use them as designed. 
Of course, this really doesn't matter much since most people never 
aim them anyway!

Purpose-designed fog lights, mounted correctly and aimed, should not 
bother oncoming drivers.  DRIVING lights in the same circumstance 
will probably fry the retinas of oncoming drivers.  Cheap crappy 
lights are actually pretty democratic: they bother everyone under ALL 
circumstances!

BTW - just finished replacing the brake fluid in the 1990 200 using 
an Eazibleed unit.  Took about an hour (first time in use) and worked 
very nicely.  Required about 1 quart of Castrol LMA brake fluid to 
flush the entire system.  I would recommend the Eazibleed unit to 
those who are contemplating brake fluid replacement.  I will also be 
using it on my other cars soon...


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Texas A&M University
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