HID draws less power from a vehicles electrical system, whats the significance of this?
Less energy drain on the vehicle’s battery resulting in enhanced performance in the other systems as well as higher MPG. What can I do to prolong the lifespan of my HID capsules? Glad that you asked. HID capsules are very delicate & fragile components indeed. • Do not touch the capsule glass except their base portions. If you do touch them by accident, use a lint-free cotton pad with mild alcohol to wipe off the skin oil carefully. • Disable DRL (daylight running lights). This annoying feature sends insufficient voltage to the capsules when you first turn your key and as a result, only 1 of 2 capsules are usually fired up. You can ‘fix’ this by starting up the engine fast before the DRL kicks in. Or simply disable the DRL via help from forums. • Do not turn on the engine with the HIDs on. • Do not turn off the engine with the HIDs on. • Do not allow the HID ballasts to be exposed to excessive water/moisture. • Do not leave your HIDs on when car is idle. This overheats them. • Do not tu