Headlamps or headlights are an
important part of your car especially if you drive at night. One burned out bulb can mean the difference
between good night vision and a dimly lit road.
The experts at the Olympia Auto Mall, where you can get the best used cars Tacoma, WA has to offer, would like to share some information about the
types of headlights available and the pros and cons of each:
Halogen Headlights are very popular and most widely
found in cars today. Halogens or the
halogen elements are a group of 5 chemically related and toxic elements. They consist of Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl),
Bromine (Br), Iodine (I), and Astatine (At), all highly reactive elements. Each halogen bulb has a thin tungsten
filament encased in a glass capsule filled with halogen gas which regenerates
the filament each time the headlight is turned on. Halogen headlamps emit a bright, white light have
a relatively long lifespan and a fairly low replacement cost, making them a popular
choice of headlight for your car.
Xenon Headlights, often referred to as HID (high intensity discharge) are
found in some of the newer models of vehicles today. Xenon is a colorless, odorless gas that,
unlike halogen, is unreactive. The xenon
bulb emits a clean, bright white light that provides excellent
illumination. It is more efficient
compared to halogen in that it uses less power and has a longer life span. HID headlights are more expensive and may
cause a harsh glare to oncoming drivers due to its bright intensity.
LED Headlights, or Light Emitting Diodes, are another
efficient lighting choice. This
semiconductor diode gives off light when voltage is applied. LED lights require little power to illuminate
and overall consume very little energy.
They do generate heat and require more cooling than do HID or Halogen
lamps. However, due to their efficient
energy consumption they are becoming a popular choice in many types of lighting
beside headlights.
If you have
any questions about the best headlights for your car, consult the knowledgeable
staff at the Olympia Auto Mall. Located
just off Highway 101 at the Cooper Point Road-Auto Mall Drive Exit, they are
your source for new and used cars in Tacoma, Olympia, and Puyallup.
The Olympia Auto Mall –
Washington’s Largest !!!
THANKS
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