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Very short cold idles
Good to know it's perfectly normal. My new Pathfinder idles high for a few minutes so that made me much more concerned. I know the transmission doesn't warm up idling but I'd feel better if the motor got going longer without being under load. I generally start moving after it idles down anyway- Rochev
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Very short cold idles
Of the 30+ vehicles I've owned the cold (high) idle lasts for a while. Of course the colder it is the longer it idles high. However on the newer Taurus's, the longest it's idled in 270k miles is about 15 seconds at about 0°F. Even at freezing temps (and obviously above) it idles at around...- Rochev
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Better Headlamps or Projectors?
I appreciate the feedback. It is a problem, in the US mostly, with poor headlamp output. Interestingly, the halogen projectors on my Hyundai perform much better with LED than HIDs. I think its because the limited trim comes with LED but AFAIK factory LEDs don't use projectors, bit actual diodes...- Rochev
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Better Headlamps or Projectors?
Wow that looks nice. I think replacing the projectors is a little too advanced for me. Anyone have experience with Deauto HIDs? Ive read really good things but they are pricey. Also, im not sure if HID or LED is better. Distance and brightness is a huge factor for me.- Rochev
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Better Headlamps or Projectors?
Thanks for that link. I have LEDs now and havent had any issues at all, but I believe they are 4000 lumens, not 4900 like those. The more the better, as long as they are aimed correctly!- Rochev
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Better Headlamps or Projectors?
Heres a long one but a good'n. I know there's endless HID and LED upgrades but the issue isnt the lights, but the headlamp itself in the way it projects light. (Check out 2017 Taurus on IIHS under headlight review.) I have several pricey LEDs and HIDs that I routinely swap as I mostly drive at...- Rochev
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